Crime Rate in Acle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acle

The total recorded crimes in Acle, Broadland, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Acle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Boat Dyke Lane 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 July 2025 the Acle has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 30.49 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acle)CrimesRank (Acle)CrimesRank (Acle)
Aylsham29 8506 1465 1
Wroxham46 1311 7271 9
Thorpe St Andrew South East34 4448 3435 2
Sprowston East30 6480 2353 4
Old Catton and Sprowston West44 2265 9301 6
Hellesdon South East44 3447 4426 3
Hellesdon North West24 10416 5330 5
Horsford and Felthorpe31 5249 10261 10
Brundall29 7356 6275 8
Sprowston Central23 11283 8279 7
Plumstead26 9119 21152 14
Thorpe St Andrew North West17 15244 11255 11
Blofield with South Walsham17 14218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths9 19161 16189 13
Taverham North15 16197 13148 16
Buxton18 13169 14149 15
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South11 17150 17136 18
Eynesford8 20144 18133 19
Reepham10 18132 19123 21
Drayton North6 2482 26128 20
Burlingham7 21121 2087 25
Marshes6 25100 22121 23
Great Witchingham6 2692 2385 26
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South3 2771 2776 27

Acle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 202510
April 202532
March 20258
February 202510
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Acle in July 2025

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Boat Dyke Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Wherry Reach (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fletcher Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridewell Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Market Manor (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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