Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Churchill Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North , and the 52nd 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 Churchill Crescent (NR26 8NQ) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Churchill Crescent (NR26 8NQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Columbine Drive, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Turning (6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxglove Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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