Crime Rate in Thorpe St Andrew North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorpe St Andrew North West

The total recorded crimes in Thorpe St Andrew North West, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe St Andrew North West crime rate of 3.06 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 Thorpe St Andrew North West, encompassing approximately 12,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Thorpe St Andrew North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gargle Hill with total crimes: 3
  • The Cottage Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Tracey Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thorpe St Andrew North West?

To understand the safety of Thorpe St Andrew North West, we need to analyze Thorpe St Andrew North West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Thorpe St Andrew North West reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 244 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thorpe St Andrew North West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Thorpe St Andrew North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 255 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thorpe St Andrew North West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Thorpe St Andrew North West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Thorpe St Andrew North West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thorpe St Andrew North West has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.06 ranking 3th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Thorpe St Andrew North West crimes were 244. The crime rate of Thorpe St Andrew North West in 2024 was 20.18 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thorpe St Andrew North West were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.09 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew North West)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew North West)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew North West)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
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

Thorpe St Andrew North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 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 Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 20256
February 202512
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202415
August 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Thorpe St Andrew North West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thorpe St Andrew North West postcode area is presented below.

1. Gargle Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Cottage Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tracey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Racecourse Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brenda James Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thorpe Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Prior Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goodwood Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thor Loke (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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