Total Crime Rate
4.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North , and the 6th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Avenue (NR26 8DQ) in the last 12 months was 4.7 per 1,000 residents and was 93.4% lower than the Sheringham North average (70.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around The Avenue (NR26 8DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Robertson Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sheringham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | St Austin'S Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Jubilee Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robertson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Jubilee Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robertson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jubilee Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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