Crime Rate in Horsford and Felthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsford and Felthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Horsford and Felthorpe, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsford and Felthorpe crime rate of 5.03 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 Horsford and Felthorpe, encompassing approximately 2,983 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Horsford and Felthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Holt Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Horsford and Felthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Horsford and Felthorpe reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 249 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horsford and Felthorpe witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Horsford and Felthorpe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 261 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horsford and Felthorpe witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horsford and Felthorpe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horsford and Felthorpe has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 12th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Horsford and Felthorpe crimes were 249. The crime rate of Horsford and Felthorpe in 2024 was 83.45 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horsford and Felthorpe were around 261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.48 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsford and Felthorpe)CrimesRank (Horsford and Felthorpe)CrimesRank (Horsford and Felthorpe)
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
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
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

Horsford and Felthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
November 20246
October 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202515
February 20258
January 20251
December 20242
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Horsford and Felthorpe in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horsford and Felthorpe postcode area is presented below.

1. Oak Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Holt Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Bracken Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Olive Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Rowan Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Poppyfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Helena Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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