Crime Rate in Aylsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylsham

The total recorded crimes in Aylsham, Broadland, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylsham crime rate of 5.70 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aylsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Liz Jones Way with total crimes: 2
  • Sandy Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Aylsham has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)
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
Acle11 17163 15123 22
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

Aylsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202516
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412
September 202424
August 202422
July 202415
June 202432
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202424
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Hobart Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Liz Jones Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Penfold Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wade Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Le Neve Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sapwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cottage End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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