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Crime in Hempton

Hempton had 222 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 110.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 25 North Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 82% 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 Hempton

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110.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 25North Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common70 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 67 Apr 90 May 64 Jun 82 Jul 76 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7032%
anti-social behaviour6228%
shoplifting2712%
criminal damage199%
public order115%
theft105%
burglary73%
drugs73%

Hempton against North Norfolk

TypeHempton per 1,000Middle North Norfolk areaChange
Violence34.924.8▼ 16%
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–
East Rudham11.2–
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 Hempton a safe area?

Hempton had about 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 25 North Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hempton?

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