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Crime

Crime in Cromer

Cromer had 171 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 25 North Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% above the middle North Norfolk area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

NR27, North Norfolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cromer

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90.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 25North Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common62 in 3 months

Month by month

35 Mar 57 Apr 56 May 58 Jun 46 Jul 67 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cromer. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6236%
anti-social behaviour3520%
shoplifting159%
theft148%
criminal damage138%
public order127%
drugs53%
vehicle crime42%

Cromer against North Norfolk

TypeCromer per 1,000Middle North Norfolk areaChange
Violence32.924.8▲ 27%
Burglary1.10.9–
Vehicle crime2.10–
Anti-social behaviour18.610.9▲ 59%
Theft and robbery93.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cromer90.7▲ 16%
Beeston Regis61.1▲ 10%
Sheringham48.8▼ 3%
West Runton21.8–
East Runton19.9–
Overstrand3.1–
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 Cromer a safe area?

Cromer had about 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 25 North Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cromer?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (62), followed by anti-social behaviour (35) and shoplifting (15).