Crime Rate in Aylsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylsham

The total recorded crimes in Aylsham, Broadland, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylsham crime rate of 5.01 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aylsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Close with total crimes: 2
  • White Hart Street 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 July 2025 the Aylsham has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 5.01 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylsham)CrimesRank (Aylsham)CrimesRank (Aylsham)
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
Acle21 12163 15123 22
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

Aylsham 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202513
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202521
April 20259
March 202519
February 202512
January 202516
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Aylsham in July 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. White Hart Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Crompton Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Loke (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cottage End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Swan Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Schoolhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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