Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greenlands Way West area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North , and the 175th 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 Greenlands Way West (NR26 8XP) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.2% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greenlands Way West (NR26 8XP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Coltsfoot Drive, where police recorded 34 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 | Hannah Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxglove Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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