Crime Rate in Broadland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadland

The total recorded crimes in Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 370 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadland crime rate of 2.81 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (160) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broadland Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peter'S Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Heron Close with total crimes: 6

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Broadland has recorded 370 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 304th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
South Norfolk574 68,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk475 56,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk720 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland632 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth787 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,400 120,999 118,493 1

Broadland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 160 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 203 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (183 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (239 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (222 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (220 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 262 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (252 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 392 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202616
December 202539
November 202542
October 202532
September 202534
August 202527
July 202533
June 202539
May 202534
April 202541
March 202521
February 202517

A total of 178 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202612
December 202516
November 202511
October 202515
September 20257
August 202510
July 202516
June 202512
May 202515
April 202513
March 202512
February 202520

A total of 620 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202639
December 202553
November 202559
October 202555
September 202540
August 202547
July 202549
June 202538
May 202546
April 202552
March 202556
February 202547

A total of 204 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202620
December 202510
November 20257
October 202512
September 202514
August 202519
July 202514
June 202521
May 202517
April 202513
March 202525
February 202524

A total of 767 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202656
December 202561
November 202536
October 202563
September 202549
August 202565
July 202568
June 202580
May 202550
April 202577
March 202571
February 202551

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20256
November 202511
October 20257
September 202512
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202627
December 202520
November 202527
October 202536
September 202527
August 202528
July 202529
June 202522
May 202524
April 202529
March 202528
February 202519

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20259
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20259
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 358 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202620
December 202525
November 202527
October 202528
September 202528
August 202523
July 202532
June 202532
May 202531
April 202526
March 202529
February 202531

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 20259
November 20257
October 20257
September 20258
August 20257
July 20257
June 20254
May 20258
April 20259
March 20254
February 202510

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
September 20256
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 2802 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 215.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 262 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026160
January 2026180
December 2025203
November 2025183
October 2025239
September 2025222
August 2025220
July 2025262
June 2025252
May 2025218
April 2025222
March 2025232
February 2025209

High Crime Locations Broadland in February 2026

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

1. St Peter'S Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Heron Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime6
4. Centenary Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Draper Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Filby Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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