Total Crime Rate
72.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Boulevard area has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North , and the 65th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Boulevard (NR26 8LH) in the last 12 months was 72.6 per 1,000 residents and was 3.1% higher than the Sheringham North average (70.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Boulevard (NR26 8LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barchams Yard, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Boulevard (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Sheringham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melbourne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Peter'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Boulevard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Cliff | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Boulevard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Barchams Yard | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barchams Yard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marriotts Way | Under investigation |
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