Crime Rate in Hellesdon South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hellesdon South East

The total recorded crimes in Hellesdon South East, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hellesdon South East crime rate of 3.70 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 Hellesdon South East, encompassing approximately 8,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hellesdon South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Jupiter Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hellesdon South East?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Hellesdon South East reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 447 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hellesdon South East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Hellesdon South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 426 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hellesdon South East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Hellesdon South East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hellesdon South East Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Hellesdon South East crimes were 447. The crime rate of Hellesdon South East in 2024 was 50.16 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hellesdon South East were around 426 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.80 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hellesdon South East)CrimesRank (Hellesdon South East)CrimesRank (Hellesdon South East)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
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
Great WitchinghamNA NA92 2385 26
ColtishallNA NA85 2592 24
Drayton SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Hellesdon South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20256
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20253
November 20254
October 202510
September 20257
August 20258
July 20258
June 20252
May 20257
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202611
December 202516
November 202515
October 202512
September 202515
August 202513
July 202516
June 202523
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20254
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Hellesdon South East in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hellesdon South East postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jupiter Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Silk Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Reepham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westgate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Lodore Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Beech Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Acorn Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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