Crime Rate in Great Witchingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Witchingham

The total recorded crimes in Great Witchingham, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Witchingham crime rate of 106.30 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 May were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Witchingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Charmbeck 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 areas in the Broadland.

    • 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 areas in the Broadland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Great Witchingham has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 106.30 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Witchingham)CrimesRank (Great Witchingham)CrimesRank (Great Witchingham)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston West26 7265 9301 6
Brundall18 9356 6275 8
Sprowston Central18 10283 8279 7
Wroxham17 11311 7271 9
Acle21 8163 15123 22
Horsford and Felthorpe15 12249 10261 10
Blofield with South Walsham10 18218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths10 19161 16189 13
Taverham North12 14197 13148 16
Plumstead7 21119 21152 14
Buxton11 15169 14149 15
Eynesford10 16144 18133 19
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South10 20150 17136 18
Marshes10 17100 22121 23
Reepham4 26132 19123 21
Drayton North4 2782 26128 20
Burlingham6 23121 2087 25
Coltishall6 2485 2592 24
Drayton South5 2571 2776 27

Great Witchingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20253
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Great Witchingham in May 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Charmbeck Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. School Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hall Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Starlings Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Common Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Morse Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Lake View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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