Total Crime Rate
44.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Turning area has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North , and the 129th highest 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 Turning (NR26 8NG) in the last 12 months was 44.3 per 1,000 residents and was 37.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Turning (NR26 8NG), the main crime hotspot is near The Turning. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hannah Close | Under investigation |
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