Total Crime Rate
30.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Rise area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North , and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodland Rise (NR26 8PR) in the last 12 months was 30.9 per 1,000 residents and was 56.1% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Rise (NR26 8PR), the main crime hotspot is near Poplar Grove. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 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 | Cedar Grove | Under investigation |
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