The total recorded crimes in Plumstead, Broadland, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plumstead crime rate of 45.95 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In July 2025 the Plumstead has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 45.95 ranking 9th 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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Plumstead) | Crimes | Rank (Plumstead) | Crimes | Rank (Plumstead) | |
| Aylsham | 29 | 8 | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Wroxham | 46 | 1 | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | 34 | 4 | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | 30 | 6 | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | 44 | 2 | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Hellesdon South East | 44 | 3 | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Hellesdon North West | 24 | 10 | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | 31 | 5 | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Brundall | 29 | 7 | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Sprowston Central | 23 | 11 | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | 17 | 15 | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | 17 | 14 | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Acle | 21 | 12 | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | 9 | 19 | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | 15 | 16 | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Buxton | 18 | 13 | 169 | 14 | 149 | 15 |
| Hevingham | 7 | 22 | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Taverham South | 11 | 17 | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Eynesford | 8 | 20 | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Reepham | 10 | 18 | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Drayton North | 6 | 24 | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Burlingham | 7 | 21 | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Marshes | 6 | 25 | 100 | 22 | 121 | 23 |
| Great Witchingham | 6 | 26 | 92 | 23 | 85 | 26 |
| Coltishall | 7 | 23 | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | 3 | 27 | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
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.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 8 |
A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Plumstead postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |