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 May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hellesdon South East crime rate of 4.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Hellesdon South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Beech Close with total crimes: 3
  • Coronation Road 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 May 2025 the Hellesdon South East has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 ranking 2th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hellesdon South East)CrimesRank (Hellesdon South East)CrimesRank (Hellesdon South East)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
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 South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 202512
January 20259
December 202414
November 20248
October 202413
September 202425
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Hellesdon South East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Beech Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Coronation Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
4. Middleton'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. City View Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Merchant Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Jupiter Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Pauls Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Berkley Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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