Crime Rate in Burlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burlingham

The total recorded crimes in Burlingham, Broadland, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burlingham crime rate of 7.52 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2
  • St Peter'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Clarkson Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Burlingham has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 7.52 ranking 21th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)
Aylsham33 5506 1465 1
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
Great Witchingham8 2292 2385 26
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South1 2771 2776 27

Burlingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burlingham in March 2025

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

1. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Clarkson Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Christine Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hilary Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dell Corner Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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