Total Crime Rate
74.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025York Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Cromer Town , and the 62nd highest 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 York Road (NR27 0BS) in the last 12 months was 74.8 per 1,000 residents and was 17.7% 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 9 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 43.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Road (NR27 0BS), the main crime hotspot is near Harbord Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 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 | Drugs | Hartington Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queens Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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