Crime Rate in Burlingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burlingham

The total recorded crimes in Burlingham, Broadland, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burlingham crime rate of 5.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burlingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Edmund'S Road with total crimes: 1
  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 1
  • Centenary Close 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 July 2025 the Burlingham has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 5.85 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burlingham)CrimesRank (Burlingham)CrimesRank (Burlingham)
Aylsham29 8506 1465 1
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
Marshes6 25100 22121 23
Great Witchingham6 2692 2385 26
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South3 2771 2776 27

Burlingham 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Burlingham in July 2025

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

1. St Edmund'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Norwich Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Centenary Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
4. Hilary Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. South Burlingham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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