Crime Rate in Sprowston Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sprowston Central

The total recorded crimes in Sprowston Central, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sprowston Central crime rate of 1.54 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 Sprowston Central, encompassing approximately 9,763 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sprowston Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Court with total crimes: 5
  • Clover Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sprowston Central?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Sprowston Central reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 283 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sprowston Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Sprowston Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 279 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sprowston Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sprowston Central Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sprowston Central crimes were 283. The crime rate of Sprowston Central in 2024 was 28.98 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sprowston Central were around 279 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.57 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sprowston Central)CrimesRank (Sprowston Central)CrimesRank (Sprowston Central)
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
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

Sprowston Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202614
December 202511
November 20259
October 202511
September 20256
August 20259
July 202512
June 202514
May 20257
April 20257
March 202519
February 202518

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252

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

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Sprowston Central in February 2026

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

1. Marlborough Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clover Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Parkland Crescent (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. B1150 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Clover Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Dovedales (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Rushmore Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Chenery Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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