The total recorded crimes in Burlingham, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burlingham 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 Burlingham, encompassing approximately 1,196 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Burlingham has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 5.01 ranking 23th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Burlingham) | Crimes | Rank (Burlingham) | Crimes | Rank (Burlingham) | |
| Aylsham | 47 | 1 | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | 31 | 5 | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | 27 | 6 | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Hellesdon South East | 39 | 2 | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | 37 | 3 | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Hellesdon North West | 34 | 4 | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | 26 | 7 | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Brundall | 18 | 9 | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Sprowston Central | 18 | 10 | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Wroxham | 17 | 11 | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Acle | 21 | 8 | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | 15 | 12 | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | 10 | 18 | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | 10 | 19 | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | 12 | 14 | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Great Witchingham | 13 | 13 | 92 | 23 | 85 | 26 |
| Plumstead | 7 | 21 | 119 | 21 | 152 | 14 |
| Buxton | 11 | 15 | 169 | 14 | 149 | 15 |
| Eynesford | 10 | 16 | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Hevingham | 7 | 22 | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Taverham South | 10 | 20 | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Marshes | 10 | 17 | 100 | 22 | 121 | 23 |
| Reepham | 4 | 26 | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Drayton North | 4 | 27 | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Coltishall | 6 | 24 | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | 5 | 25 | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
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).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burlingham postcode area is presented below.