Crime Rate in Plumstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plumstead

The total recorded crimes in Plumstead, Broadland, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plumstead crime rate of 15.91 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 Plumstead, encompassing approximately 565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Plumstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warner Way with total crimes: 2
  • Broad View with total crimes: 2
  • Morris Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Plumstead?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Plumstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 119 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plumstead recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Plumstead had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 152 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Plumstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Plumstead Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Plumstead has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 15.91 ranking 20th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Plumstead crimes were 119. The crime rate of Plumstead in 2024 was 210.32 (year) or 17.53 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plumstead were around 152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 268.65 (year) or 22.39 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)CrimesRank (Broadland)
Aylsham33 5506 1465 1
Old Catton and Sprowston West37 1265 9301 6
Thorpe St Andrew South East32 7448 3435 2
Sprowston East36 2480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East36 3447 4426 3
Sprowston Central34 4283 8279 7
Hellesdon North West17 12416 5330 5
Brundall32 6356 6275 8
Wroxham27 9311 7271 9
Horsford and Felthorpe31 8249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North West23 10244 11255 11
Blofield with South Walsham20 11218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths12 16161 16189 13
Taverham North12 15197 13148 16
Buxton15 13169 14149 15
Taverham South13 14150 17136 18
Acle11 17163 15123 22
Hevingham5 2585 24140 17
Eynesford11 18144 18133 19
Reepham5 24132 19123 21
Marshes10 19100 22121 23
Drayton North3 2682 26128 20
Burlingham9 21121 2087 25
Great Witchingham8 2292 2385 26
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South1 2771 2776 27

Plumstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 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 (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Plumstead in March 2025

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

1. Warner Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Broad View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Morris Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Macmillan Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Church Field (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Hale Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Altongate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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