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Crime in Briston

Briston had 27 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 25 North Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle North Norfolk area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

NR24, North Norfolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Briston

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42.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 25North Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 6 Apr 14 May 9 Jun 8 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1037%
violence933%
weapons27%
criminal damage27%
theft27%
other crime14%
vehicle crime14%

Briston against North Norfolk

TypeBriston per 1,000Middle North Norfolk areaChange
Violence14.124.8–
Burglary00.9–
Vehicle crime1.60–
Anti-social behaviour15.710.9–
Theft and robbery3.13.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Holt119.6▼ 1%
Briston42.4▲ 13%
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 Briston a safe area?

Briston had about 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 25 North Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Briston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (10), followed by violence (9) and weapons (2).