Crime Rate in Hellesdon North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hellesdon North West

The total recorded crimes in Hellesdon North West, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hellesdon North West crime rate of 3.59 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 North West, encompassing approximately 9,462 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hellesdon North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wensum Meadows Road with total crimes: 19
  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Yelverton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hellesdon North West?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Hellesdon North West reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 416 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hellesdon North West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Hellesdon North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 330 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hellesdon North West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hellesdon North West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hellesdon North West has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 4th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Hellesdon North West crimes were 416. The crime rate of Hellesdon North West in 2024 was 43.96 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hellesdon North West were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.87 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hellesdon North West)CrimesRank (Hellesdon North West)CrimesRank (Hellesdon North West)
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
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
Great Witchingham13 1392 2385 26
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

Hellesdon North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202514
February 202524
January 202511
December 202416
November 202430
October 202412
September 202413
August 202427
July 20246
June 202450
May 202416

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hellesdon North West in May 2025

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

1. Wensum Meadows Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
2. Woodland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Yelverton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dennis Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Middleton'S Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hospital Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wensum Valley Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Saracen Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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