The total recorded crimes in Great Witchingham, Broadland, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Witchingham crime rate of 49.06 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In July 2025 the Great Witchingham has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 49.06 ranking 26th 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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Great Witchingham) | Crimes | Rank (Great Witchingham) | Crimes | Rank (Great Witchingham) | |
| Aylsham | 29 | 8 | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Wroxham | 46 | 1 | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | 34 | 4 | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | 30 | 6 | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | 44 | 2 | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Hellesdon South East | 44 | 3 | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Hellesdon North West | 24 | 10 | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | 31 | 5 | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Brundall | 29 | 7 | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Sprowston Central | 23 | 11 | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Plumstead | 26 | 9 | 119 | 21 | 152 | 14 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | 17 | 15 | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | 17 | 14 | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Acle | 21 | 12 | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | 9 | 19 | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | 15 | 16 | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Buxton | 18 | 13 | 169 | 14 | 149 | 15 |
| Hevingham | 7 | 22 | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Taverham South | 11 | 17 | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Eynesford | 8 | 20 | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Reepham | 10 | 18 | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Drayton North | 6 | 24 | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Burlingham | 7 | 21 | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Marshes | 6 | 25 | 100 | 22 | 121 | 23 |
| Coltishall | 7 | 23 | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | 3 | 27 | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Witchingham postcode area is presented below.