Crime Rate in Acle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acle

The total recorded crimes in Acle, Broadland, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acle crime rate of 15.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Acle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield with total crimes: 2
  • Hermitage Close with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Acle has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 15.97 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)
Aylsham33 5506 1465 1
Old Catton and Sprowston West37 1265 9301 6
Thorpe St Andrew South East32 7448 3435 2
Sprowston East36 2480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East36 3447 4426 3
Sprowston Central34 4283 8279 7
Hellesdon North West17 12416 5330 5
Brundall32 6356 6275 8
Wroxham27 9311 7271 9
Horsford and Felthorpe31 8249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North West23 10244 11255 11
Blofield with South Walsham20 11218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths12 16161 16189 13
Taverham North12 15197 13148 16
Buxton15 13169 14149 15
Plumstead9 20119 21152 14
Taverham South13 14150 17136 18
Hevingham5 2585 24140 17
Eynesford11 18144 18133 19
Reepham5 24132 19123 21
Marshes10 19100 22121 23
Drayton North3 2682 26128 20
Burlingham9 21121 2087 25
Great Witchingham8 2292 2385 26
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South1 2771 2776 27

Acle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 202412

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
April 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Springfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Hermitage Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Market Manor (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glebe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Norwich Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Daisy Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Damgate Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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