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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb 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 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 | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Great Witchingham) | Crimes | Rank (Great Witchingham) | Crimes | Rank (Great Witchingham) | |
| Aylsham | NA | NA | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | NA | NA | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | NA | NA | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Hellesdon South East | NA | NA | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Hellesdon North West | NA | NA | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | NA | NA | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Brundall | NA | NA | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Sprowston Central | NA | NA | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Wroxham | NA | NA | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | NA | NA | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | NA | NA | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | NA | NA | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | NA | NA | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | NA | NA | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Plumstead | NA | NA | 119 | 21 | 152 | 14 |
| Buxton | NA | NA | 169 | 14 | 149 | 15 |
| Acle | NA | NA | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Hevingham | NA | NA | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Taverham South | NA | NA | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Eynesford | NA | NA | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Reepham | NA | NA | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Drayton North | NA | NA | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Burlingham | NA | NA | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Marshes | NA | NA | 100 | 22 | 121 | 23 |
| Coltishall | NA | NA | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | NA | NA | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Witchingham postcode area is presented below.