Crime Rate in Great Witchingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Witchingham

The total recorded crimes in Great Witchingham, Broadland, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Witchingham crime rate of 65.41 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 Great Witchingham, encompassing approximately 122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Witchingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Road with total crimes: 1
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 1

How safe is Great Witchingham?

To understand the safety of Great Witchingham, we need to analyze Great Witchingham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Great Witchingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 92 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Witchingham recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Witchingham had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 85 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Witchingham recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Great Witchingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Great Witchingham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Witchingham has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 65.41 ranking 22th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Great Witchingham crimes were 92. The crime rate of Great Witchingham in 2024 was 752.25 (year) or 62.69 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Witchingham were around 85 crimes with yearly crime rate of 695.01 (year) or 57.92 (month) ranking 26 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
Burlingham9 21121 2087 25
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South1 2771 2776 27

Great Witchingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Public order 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Great Witchingham in March 2025

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

1. School Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Guton Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Porter'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lake View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blind Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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