Crime Rate in Aylsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylsham

The total recorded crimes in Aylsham, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylsham crime rate of 8.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Aylsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rippingall Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Mayflowers with total crimes: 3
  • Sir William'S Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Aylsham has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 8.12 ranking 1th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylsham)CrimesRank (Aylsham)CrimesRank (Aylsham)
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
Acle21 8163 15123 22
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

Aylsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20259
March 202519
February 202512
January 202516
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412
September 202424
August 202422
July 202415
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Aylsham in May 2025

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

1. Rippingall Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. The Mayflowers (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sir William'S Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Anglian Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Crompton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Penfold Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dove Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Ethnie Gleaner Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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