The total recorded crimes in Buxton, Broadland, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buxton crime rate of 65.91 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 Mar 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 cities.
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 March 2025 the Buxton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 65.91 ranking 13th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK
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 | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Broadland) | Crimes | Rank (Broadland) | Crimes | Rank (Broadland) | |
| Aylsham | 33 | 5 | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | 37 | 1 | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | 32 | 7 | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | 36 | 2 | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Hellesdon South East | 36 | 3 | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Sprowston Central | 34 | 4 | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Hellesdon North West | 17 | 12 | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Brundall | 32 | 6 | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Wroxham | 27 | 9 | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | 31 | 8 | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | 23 | 10 | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | 20 | 11 | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | 12 | 16 | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | 12 | 15 | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Plumstead | 9 | 20 | 119 | 21 | 152 | 14 |
| Taverham South | 13 | 14 | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Acle | 11 | 17 | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Hevingham | 5 | 25 | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Eynesford | 11 | 18 | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Reepham | 5 | 24 | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Marshes | 10 | 19 | 100 | 22 | 121 | 23 |
| Drayton North | 3 | 26 | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Burlingham | 9 | 21 | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Great Witchingham | 8 | 22 | 92 | 23 | 85 | 26 |
| Coltishall | 7 | 23 | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | 1 | 27 | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
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.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 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 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 8 |
| November 2024 | 11 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buxton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |