Crime Rate in Acle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acle

The total recorded crimes in Acle, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acle crime rate of 30.49 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 Acle, encompassing approximately 688 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-68.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Acle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • The Street with total crimes: 4
  • South Walsham Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Acle?

To understand the safety of Acle, we need to analyze Acle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Acle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 163 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Acle recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Acle had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 123 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Acle recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Acle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Acle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Acle has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 30.49 ranking 8th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Acle crimes were 163. The crime rate of Acle in 2024 was 236.64 (year) or 19.72 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Acle were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 178.57 (year) or 14.88 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acle)CrimesRank (Acle)CrimesRank (Acle)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston West26 7265 9301 6
Brundall18 9356 6275 8
Sprowston Central18 10283 8279 7
Wroxham17 11311 7271 9
Horsford and Felthorpe15 12249 10261 10
Blofield with South Walsham10 18218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths10 19161 16189 13
Taverham North12 14197 13148 16
Great Witchingham13 1392 2385 26
Plumstead7 21119 21152 14
Buxton11 15169 14149 15
Eynesford10 16144 18133 19
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South10 20150 17136 18
Marshes10 17100 22121 23
Reepham4 26132 19123 21
Drayton North4 2782 26128 20
Burlingham6 23121 2087 25
Coltishall6 2485 2592 24
Drayton South5 2571 2776 27

Acle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202532
March 20258
February 202510
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Acle in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. The Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. South Walsham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beighton Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mardling Run (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Market Manor (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Reedham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Reedham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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