The total recorded crimes in Buxton, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buxton crime rate of 35.15 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 Buxton, encompassing approximately 227 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Buxton, we need to analyze Buxton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Broadland:
In 2024, Buxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 169 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.
In 2023, Buxton had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 149 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buxton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Broadland, Buxton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Buxton crimes were 169. The crime rate of Buxton in 2024 was 742.53 (year) or 61.88 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Broadland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Buxton were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 654.66 (year) or 54.55 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Broadland.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Buxton) | Crimes | Rank (Buxton) | Crimes | Rank (Buxton) | |
| Aylsham | NA | NA | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | NA | NA | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | NA | NA | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Hellesdon South East | NA | NA | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Hellesdon North West | NA | NA | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | NA | NA | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Brundall | NA | NA | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Sprowston Central | NA | NA | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Wroxham | NA | NA | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | NA | NA | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | NA | NA | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | NA | NA | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | NA | NA | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | NA | NA | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Plumstead | NA | NA | 119 | 21 | 152 | 14 |
| Acle | NA | NA | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Hevingham | NA | NA | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Taverham South | NA | NA | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Eynesford | NA | NA | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Reepham | NA | NA | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Drayton North | NA | NA | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Burlingham | NA | NA | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Marshes | NA | NA | 100 | 22 | 121 | 23 |
| Great Witchingham | NA | NA | 92 | 23 | 85 | 26 |
| Coltishall | NA | NA | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | NA | NA | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (4 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 11 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 14 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buxton postcode area is presented below.