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Crime in Fakenham

Fakenham had 224 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 111.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 25 North Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 83% above the middle North Norfolk area. Crime was level on the three months before.

NR21, North Norfolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fakenham

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111.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 25North Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common70 in 3 months

Month by month

66 Mar 67 Apr 92 May 68 Jun 79 Jul 77 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7031%
anti-social behaviour6228%
shoplifting2712%
criminal damage198%
public order146%
theft115%
burglary73%
drugs63%

Fakenham against North Norfolk

TypeFakenham per 1,000Middle North Norfolk areaChange
Violence34.924.8▼ 17%
Burglary3.50.9–
Vehicle crime10–
Anti-social behaviour30.910.9▲ 68%
Theft and robbery7.53.8▼ 29%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fakenham111.80%
Hempton110.80%
Little Walsingham20.8–
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 Fakenham a safe area?

Fakenham had about 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 25 North Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fakenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (70), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and shoplifting (27).