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Crime in Bacton

Bacton had 24 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 63.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 25 North Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle North Norfolk area. Crime was up 71% on the three months before.

NR12, North Norfolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bacton

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63.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 25North Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
+71%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 6 Apr 4 May 13 Jun 3 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bacton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1354%
anti-social behaviour521%
burglary28%
theft28%
criminal damage14%
public order14%

Bacton against North Norfolk

TypeBacton per 1,000Middle North Norfolk areaChange
Violence34.624.8▲ 30%
Burglary5.30.9–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour13.310.9–
Theft and robbery5.33.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Walsham75.7▲ 2%
Bacton63.8▲ 71%
Mundesley61.9▲ 65%
Trunch20.2–
See every North Norfolk area ranked on the crime in North Norfolk page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bacton a safe area?

Bacton had about 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 25 North Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bacton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and burglary (2).