Crime Rate in Broadland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadland

The total recorded crimes in Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 455 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadland crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broadland, encompassing approximately 131,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (218) incidents (-1.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-35.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (46) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
Broadland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wensum Meadows Road with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

Broadland Police Info:

Norfolk Constabulary

How safe is Broadland?

To understand the safety of Broadland, we need to analyze Broadland crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Broadland has recorded 6,094 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 46.26 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 318 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,733 crimes with a crime rate of 43.52, ranking it 307 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Broadland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 6094 crimes compared to 10835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadland witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broadland had fewer crimes than the Norfolk average, with 5,733 crimes compared to 9,864. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Broadland witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Broadland is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Norfolk, Broadland has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broadland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Aylsham (47 crimes), and the safest, Drayton North (4 crimes), is 43 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Broadland.

Similarly, the area of Aylsham (47 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Drayton & Thorpe Marriott (9 crimes), with a difference of 38 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Broadland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aylsham47
Hellesdon South East39
Thorpe St Andrew North West37
Hellesdon North West34
Thorpe St Andrew South East31

Safest Wards:

Burlingham6
Coltishall6
Drayton South5
Reepham4
Drayton North4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Aylsham47
Hellesdon South East39
Thorpe St Andrew North37
Hellesdon North West34
Acle & Reedham31

Safest Areas:

Sprowston Central18
Coltishall, Buxton & Frettenham17
Blofield, Lingwood & Upton16
Spixworth & St Faiths10
Drayton & Thorpe Marriott9

Broadland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broadland has recorded 455 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 313th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2024, the total Broadland crimes were 6,094. The crime rate of Broadland in 2024 was 46.26 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking it 318 danzarous in the UK. Broadland ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadland were around 5,733 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.52 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking 307 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, Broadland ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Broadland

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
South Norfolk681 68,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk587 56,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk896 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland752 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth986 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,635 120,999 118,493 1

Broadland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (218 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (222 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (232 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (71 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 209 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (161 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 201 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (222 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (206 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (248 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (73 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 227 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (450 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 808 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202577
March 202571
February 202551
January 202555
December 202441
November 202448
October 202469
September 202461
August 202473
July 202482
June 2024130

A total of 186 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202525
February 202524
January 202510
December 202416
November 202411
October 202410
September 202415
August 202412
July 202413
June 202420

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 202419
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 357 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202528
February 202519
January 202519
December 202421
November 202428
October 202440
September 202416
August 202431
July 202418
June 202484

A total of 358 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202526
March 202529
February 202531
January 202528
December 202423
November 202424
October 202436
September 202428
August 202424
July 202432
June 202446

A total of 2796 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025218
April 2025222
March 2025232
February 2025209
January 2025161
December 2024201
November 2024222
October 2024206
September 2024248
August 2024200
July 2024227
June 2024450

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 409 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202541
March 202521
February 202517
January 202522
December 202417
November 202427
October 202430
September 202446
August 202442
July 202446
June 202466

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20254
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202430

A total of 588 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202552
March 202556
February 202547
January 202545
December 202440
November 202433
October 202441
September 202443
August 202443
July 202464
June 202478

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 186 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202512
February 202520
January 202512
December 202422
November 202419
October 202413
September 202415
August 202417
July 202416
June 202412

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416

High Crime Locations Broadland in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broadland postcode area is presented below.

1. Wensum Meadows Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. A1242 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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