Crime Rate in Thorpe St Andrew South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorpe St Andrew South East

The total recorded crimes in Thorpe St Andrew South East, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe St Andrew South East crime rate of 3.98 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 South East, encompassing approximately 7,793 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Thorpe St Andrew South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • A1242 with total crimes: 4
  • Primrose Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thorpe St Andrew South East?

To understand the safety of Thorpe St Andrew South East, we need to analyze Thorpe St Andrew South East 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 South East reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 448 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thorpe St Andrew South East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Thorpe St Andrew South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 435 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thorpe St Andrew South East witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thorpe St Andrew South East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thorpe St Andrew South East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 5th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Thorpe St Andrew South East crimes were 448. The crime rate of Thorpe St Andrew South East in 2024 was 57.48 (year) or 4.79 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thorpe St Andrew South East were around 435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.81 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew South East)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew South East)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew South East)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
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

Thorpe St Andrew South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202517
February 202510
January 202515
December 202417
November 202414
October 202413
September 202424
August 202419
July 202416
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 202516
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Thorpe St Andrew South East in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. A1242 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Primrose Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Thorpe Hall Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mary Chapman Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Roxley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Birchwood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Roundhead Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newbury Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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