Crime Rate in Aylsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylsham

The total recorded crimes in Aylsham, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylsham crime rate of 4.66 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 Aylsham, encompassing approximately 5,791 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aylsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottage End with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Aylsham?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Aylsham reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 506 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aylsham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Aylsham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 465 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aylsham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Aylsham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aylsham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Aylsham crimes were 506. The crime rate of Aylsham in 2024 was 87.37 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aylsham were around 465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.29 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Aylsham)CrimesRank (Aylsham)CrimesRank (Aylsham)
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
Hellesdon North WestNA NA416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston WestNA NA265 9301 6
BrundallNA NA356 6275 8
Sprowston CentralNA NA283 8279 7
WroxhamNA NA311 7271 9
Horsford and FelthorpeNA NA249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North WestNA NA244 11255 11
Blofield with South WalshamNA NA218 12200 12
Spixworth with St FaithsNA NA161 16189 13
Taverham NorthNA NA197 13148 16
PlumsteadNA NA119 21152 14
BuxtonNA NA169 14149 15
AcleNA NA163 15123 22
HevinghamNA NA85 24140 17
Taverham SouthNA NA150 17136 18
EynesfordNA NA144 18133 19
ReephamNA NA132 19123 21
Drayton NorthNA NA82 26128 20
BurlinghamNA NA121 2087 25
MarshesNA NA100 22121 23
Great WitchinghamNA NA92 2385 26
ColtishallNA NA85 2592 24
Drayton SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Aylsham 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 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202613
December 202518
November 20258
October 202511
September 202511
August 202514
July 20259
June 202510
May 202521
April 20259
March 202519
February 202512

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20269
November 20253
October 20256
September 20253
August 20258
July 20255
June 20259
May 202513
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253

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

MonthCount
September 20251

High Crime Locations Aylsham in February 2026

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

1. Cottage End (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Dove Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Mayflowers (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wade Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Partridge Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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