Crime Rate in Burlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burlingham

The total recorded crimes in Burlingham, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burlingham crime rate of 8.36 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 Burlingham, encompassing approximately 1,196 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Burlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Centenary Close with total crimes: 5
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 1
  • High Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Burlingham?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Burlingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 121 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burlingham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Burlingham had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 87 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burlingham recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Burlingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burlingham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Burlingham crimes were 121. The crime rate of Burlingham in 2024 was 101.10 (year) or 8.43 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burlingham were around 87 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.69 (year) or 6.06 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Burlingham)CrimesRank (Burlingham)CrimesRank (Burlingham)
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
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
MarshesNA NA100 22121 23
Great WitchinghamNA NA92 2385 26
ColtishallNA NA85 2592 24
Drayton SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Burlingham 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 7 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20258
September 202518
August 20252
July 20254
June 20259
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
August 20253
April 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
August 20251
April 20252

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

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Burlingham in February 2026

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

1. Centenary Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
3. High Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poppy Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dell Corner Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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