Crime Rate in Old Catton and Sprowston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Catton and Sprowston West

The total recorded crimes in Old Catton and Sprowston West, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Catton and Sprowston West crime rate of 2.26 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 Old Catton and Sprowston West, encompassing approximately 11,513 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Old Catton and Sprowston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunwood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Mountbatten Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Warren Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Old Catton and Sprowston West?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Old Catton and Sprowston West reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 265 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Catton and Sprowston West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Old Catton and Sprowston West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 301 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Catton and Sprowston West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Catton and Sprowston West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Catton and Sprowston West has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.26 ranking 7th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Old Catton and Sprowston West crimes were 265. The crime rate of Old Catton and Sprowston West in 2024 was 23.02 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Catton and Sprowston West were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.14 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Catton and Sprowston West)CrimesRank (Old Catton and Sprowston West)CrimesRank (Old Catton and Sprowston 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
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
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

Old Catton and Sprowston West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 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 (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202517
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202418
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 202410
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Old Catton and Sprowston West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Catton and Sprowston West postcode area is presented below.

1. Dunwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Mountbatten Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Warren Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Burma Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Archer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bailey Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Lodge Farm Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Evans Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Elms (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Players Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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