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Crime

Crime in Potter Heigham

Potter Heigham had 9 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 19.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 25 North Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 68% below the middle North Norfolk area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

NR29, North Norfolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Potter Heigham

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19.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 25North Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 1 Apr 5 May 2 Jun 4 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence556%
anti-social behaviour333%
vehicle crime111%

Potter Heigham against North Norfolk

TypePotter Heigham per 1,000Middle North Norfolk areaChange
Violence1124.8–
Burglary00.9–
Vehicle crime2.20–
Anti-social behaviour6.610.9–
Theft and robbery03.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Martham51▲ 41%
Sutton21.1▼ 47%
Potter Heigham19.8▼ 10%
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 Potter Heigham a safe area?

Potter Heigham had about 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 25 North Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Potter Heigham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and vehicle crime (1).