Norfolk Constabulary

Is Stalham Safe?

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

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 1,477 crimes
16 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,477 Crimes (last 24 months)
37.2% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓8.2% 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 24 months — 1,477 total crimes recorded in Stalham

Violent Crime
635 43%
Anti-Social Behaviour
217 14.7%
Public Order
118 8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
114 7.7%
Other Theft
109 7.4%
Shoplifting
85 5.8%
Burglary
63 4.3%
Other Crime
47 3.2%
Vehicle Crime
29 2%
Drugs
29 2%
Possession of Weapons
15 1%
Bicycle Theft
7 0.5%
Robbery
6 0.4%
Theft from Person
3 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Stalham — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stalham safe?

Stalham has a CrimeRadar safety score of 16/100, rated High Crime. A total of 707 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Stalham are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

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

707 crimes were recorded in Stalham 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 8.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (770 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 635 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Stalham?

The most common crime in Stalham is Violent Crime, with 635 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 89.8% 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 Stalham increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Stalham is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.2% — from 770 crimes in the previous 12 months to 707 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Stalham?

Stalham has a safety score of 16 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 Stalham compare to the Norfolk Constabulary average?

Stalham has a safety score of 16/100, while the Norfolk Constabulary force area average is 20/100. Stalham 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 Stalham?

37.2% of crimes recorded in Stalham 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 Stalham?

635 violent crimes were recorded in Stalham in the last 12 months — representing 89.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 217 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 Stalham last updated?

The crime data for Stalham 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 Stalham with other areas?

You can compare Stalham 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.