Crime Rate in Great Witchingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Witchingham

The total recorded crimes in Great Witchingham, Broadland, UK in February 2026 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Witchingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Park with total crimes: 1
  • The Street with total crimes: 1
  • Blind Lane 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Great Witchingham)CrimesRank (Great Witchingham)CrimesRank (Great Witchingham)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
Hellesdon North WestNA NA416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston WestNA NA265 9301 6
BrundallNA NA356 6275 8
Sprowston CentralNA NA283 8279 7
WroxhamNA NA311 7271 9
Horsford and FelthorpeNA NA249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North WestNA NA244 11255 11
Blofield with South WalshamNA NA218 12200 12
Spixworth with St FaithsNA NA161 16189 13
Taverham NorthNA NA197 13148 16
PlumsteadNA NA119 21152 14
BuxtonNA NA169 14149 15
AcleNA NA163 15123 22
HevinghamNA NA85 24140 17
Taverham SouthNA NA150 17136 18
EynesfordNA NA144 18133 19
ReephamNA NA132 19123 21
Drayton NorthNA NA82 26128 20
BurlinghamNA NA121 2087 25
MarshesNA NA100 22121 23
ColtishallNA NA85 2592 24
Drayton SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Great Witchingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
June 20251
May 20255
February 20253

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
May 20253
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
July 20252
June 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Great Witchingham in February 2026

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

1. Woodlands Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. The Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Blind Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Costessey Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ringland Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Honingham Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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