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 February 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Catton and Sprowston West crime rate of 1.13 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Old Catton and Sprowston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountbatten Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Old Catton and Sprowston West)CrimesRank (Old Catton and Sprowston West)CrimesRank (Old Catton and Sprowston West)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
Hellesdon North WestNA NA416 5330 5
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

Old Catton and Sprowston 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20268
December 20258
November 20254
October 202515
September 202514
August 202513
July 202517
June 202513
May 202513
April 202512
March 202517
February 20256

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
August 20252
July 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 202511
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
October 20252
August 20257
July 20253
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Old Catton and Sprowston West in February 2026

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

1. Mountbatten Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Warren Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Graves Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Money Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Evans Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edgefield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brayfield Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Billing Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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