Crime Rate in Sprowston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sprowston East

The total recorded crimes in Sprowston East, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sprowston East crime rate of 1.72 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Sprowston East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bourges Court with total crimes: 4
  • Everett Close 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sprowston East)CrimesRank (Sprowston East)CrimesRank (Sprowston East)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
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
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 East 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 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202615
December 202517
November 202519
October 202512
September 202513
August 20257
July 202512
June 202516
May 202516
April 202520
March 202518
February 202514

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20253
November 20254
October 202512
September 20258
August 20254
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20259
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20257
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20253
November 20257
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20258
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20253
September 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
June 20252
May 20252

High Crime Locations Sprowston East in February 2026

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

1. Heron Close (Map)
Total7
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bourges Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Everett Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Roundtree Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Kingfisher Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightjar Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Grebe Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairstead Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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