Crime Rate in Sprowston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sprowston East

The total recorded crimes in Sprowston East, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sprowston East crime rate of 1.60 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 East, encompassing approximately 16,826 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sprowston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roundtree Way with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Leveson Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sprowston East?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Sprowston East reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 480 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sprowston East witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Sprowston East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 353 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sprowston East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sprowston East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sprowston East has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Sprowston East crimes were 480. The crime rate of Sprowston East in 2024 was 28.53 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sprowston East were around 353 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.98 (year) or 1.75 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sprowston East)CrimesRank (Sprowston East)CrimesRank (Sprowston East)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston West26 7265 9301 6
Brundall18 9356 6275 8
Sprowston Central18 10283 8279 7
Wroxham17 11311 7271 9
Acle21 8163 15123 22
Horsford and Felthorpe15 12249 10261 10
Blofield with South Walsham10 18218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths10 19161 16189 13
Taverham North12 14197 13148 16
Great Witchingham13 1392 2385 26
Plumstead7 21119 21152 14
Buxton11 15169 14149 15
Eynesford10 16144 18133 19
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South10 20150 17136 18
Marshes10 17100 22121 23
Reepham4 26132 19123 21
Drayton North4 2782 26128 20
Burlingham6 23121 2087 25
Coltishall6 2485 2592 24
Drayton South5 2571 2776 27

Sprowston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 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 (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202518
February 202514
January 202511
December 202414
November 202410
October 202418
September 202415
August 20248
July 202418
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sprowston East in May 2025

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

1. Roundtree Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leveson Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wroxham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cordwainer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cormorant Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Randall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bourges Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Adcock Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grebe Drive (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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