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 February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe St Andrew North West crime rate of 1.74 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thorpe St Andrew North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Acacia Road with total crimes: 3
  • Racecourse Road with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew North West)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew North West)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew North West)
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
Sprowston CentralNA NA283 8279 7
WroxhamNA NA311 7271 9
Horsford and FelthorpeNA NA249 10261 10
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

Thorpe St Andrew North West 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 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 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 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20253
September 20251
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202612
December 20256
November 20255
October 20256
September 20257
August 202511
July 20257
June 202513
May 202519
April 20258
March 20256
February 202512

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
March 20251

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
May 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
June 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20253
June 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Thorpe St Andrew North West in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Acacia Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Racecourse Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pilling Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Furze Avenue (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
6. Prince Edward Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Booty Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Anne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Frost Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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