Crime Rate in Plumstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plumstead

The total recorded crimes in Plumstead, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plumstead crime rate of 22.98 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Plumstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Hall Road with total crimes: 3
  • Warner Way with total crimes: 2
  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Broadland.

    • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Plumstead)CrimesRank (Plumstead)CrimesRank (Plumstead)
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
Old Catton and Sprowston WestNA NA265 9301 6
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
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

Plumstead 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 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 Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20261
December 20254
November 20258
October 20255
September 20255
August 20257
July 202513
June 20259
May 20254
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
June 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Plumstead in February 2026

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

1. Old Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Warner Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Norwich Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nelson Drive (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
5. Cozens-Wiley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hamilton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hare Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heatherwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broad View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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