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 February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe St Andrew South East crime rate of 2.82 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thorpe St Andrew South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Barber Place with total crimes: 3
  • Newark Close 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew South East)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew South East)CrimesRank (Thorpe St Andrew South East)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
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
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

Thorpe St Andrew South 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 20258
October 20253
September 20255
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 202516

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202613
December 202517
November 20256
October 202515
September 202518
August 20258
July 202512
June 202515
May 202511
April 202510
March 202517
February 202510

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20255
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20255
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20257
July 20255
June 20259
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Thorpe St Andrew South East in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barber Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Newark Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Thorpe Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Owen Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Primrose Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Prince Rupert Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Edgehill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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