Crime Rate in Blofield with South Walsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blofield with South Walsham

The total recorded crimes in Blofield with South Walsham, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blofield with South Walsham crime rate of 8.98 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 Blofield with South Walsham, encompassing approximately 1,893 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blofield with South Walsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamilton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Panxworth Road with total crimes: 1
  • Acle Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Blofield with South Walsham?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Blofield with South Walsham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 218 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blofield with South Walsham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Blofield with South Walsham had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 200 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Blofield with South Walsham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Blofield with South Walsham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Blofield with South Walsham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Blofield with South Walsham crimes were 218. The crime rate of Blofield with South Walsham in 2024 was 115.13 (year) or 9.59 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blofield with South Walsham were around 200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.62 (year) or 8.80 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Blofield with South Walsham)CrimesRank (Blofield with South Walsham)CrimesRank (Blofield with South Walsham)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
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
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

Blofield with South Walsham 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20257
August 20256
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258

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

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
April 20251

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
October 20251
August 20254
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Blofield with South Walsham in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blofield with South Walsham postcode area is presented below.

1. Hamilton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Panxworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Acle Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marsh Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Marsh Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Braydeston Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nursery Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gunns Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Laundry Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Frogs Hole (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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