27 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Broadland
Compare crime rates across all 27 wards in Broadland. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Hellesdon South East | 62.8 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Acle | 58.7 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Buxton | 55.1 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Hellesdon North West | 51.4 | 31 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Wroxham | 46.5 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Thorpe St Andrew South East | 45.2 | 42 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Burlingham | 43.4 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Sprowston Central | 42.2 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Aylsham | 39.4 | 34 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Sprowston East | 38.5 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Plumstead | 38.1 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Horsford and Felthorpe | 36.8 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Brundall | 36.3 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Old Catton and Sprowston West | 31.7 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Thorpe St Andrew North West | 30.9 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Eynesford | 29.3 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Coltishall | 29.1 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Marshes | 27.8 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Reepham | 27.7 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Hevingham | 27.5 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Drayton South | 26.4 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Spixworth with St Faiths | 25.3 | 13 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Taverham North | 25.2 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Drayton North | 25.1 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Blofield with South Walsham | 23.8 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Taverham South | 22.4 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Great Witchingham | 16.9 | 2 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Broadland has the highest crime rate?
Hellesdon South East has the highest crime rate in Broadland, with 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Broadland?
Great Witchingham has the lowest crime rate among Broadland's wards, with 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Broadland have?
Broadland has 27 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.