Norfolk Constabulary

Is Cromer Safe?

Crime statistics for Cromer. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 2,739 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,739 Crimes (last 36 months)
36.5% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓10.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,739 total crimes recorded in Cromer

Violent Crime
1,216 44.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
347 12.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
230 8.4%
Public Order
227 8.3%
Other Theft
226 8.3%
Shoplifting
222 8.1%
Other Crime
60 2.2%
Burglary
58 2.1%
Vehicle Crime
57 2.1%
Drugs
49 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
27 1%
Robbery
8 0.3%
Theft from Person
8 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Cromer — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cromer safe?

Cromer has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 831 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 10.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Cromer are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Cromer in the last 12 months?

831 crimes were recorded in Cromer in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 10.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (929 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,216 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Cromer?

The most common crime in Cromer is Violent Crime, with 1,216 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 146.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Cromer increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Cromer is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.6% — from 929 crimes in the previous 12 months to 831 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Cromer?

Cromer has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Cromer compare to the Norfolk Constabulary average?

Cromer has a safety score of 8/100, while the Norfolk Constabulary force area average is 20/100. Cromer is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Cromer?

36.5% of crimes recorded in Cromer resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Norfolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Cromer?

1,216 violent crimes were recorded in Cromer in the last 12 months — representing 146.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 347 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Cromer last updated?

The crime data for Cromer was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Cromer with other areas?

You can compare Cromer with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.