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 February 2026 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hellesdon North West crime rate of 2.11 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hellesdon North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wensum Meadows Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Drayton Wood Road with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hellesdon North West)CrimesRank (Hellesdon North West)CrimesRank (Hellesdon North West)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
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 North West 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 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 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 (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20256
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202615
December 202528
November 202515
October 202538
September 202511
August 202519
July 202514
June 202522
May 202523
April 202517
March 202514
February 202524

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
October 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20255

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hellesdon North West in February 2026

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

1. Wensum Meadows Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Drayton Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wensum Valley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hamond Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Fastolf Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Raymond Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sylvan Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Margaret Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Fairways (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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