Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cliff Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Cromer Town , and the 103rd 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 Cliff Avenue (NR27 0AF) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% lower than the Cromer Town average (90.9 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 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 ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cliff Avenue (NR27 0AF), the main crime hotspot is near Vicarage Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cromer Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Gangway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Margaret'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A149 | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cliff Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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