Crime Rate in Wroxham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wroxham

The total recorded crimes in Wroxham, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wroxham crime rate of 23.88 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 Wroxham, encompassing approximately 711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wroxham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane East with total crimes: 2
  • Canfor Road with total crimes: 1
  • Trinity Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wroxham?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Wroxham reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 311 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wroxham witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Wroxham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 271 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wroxham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Wroxham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wroxham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wroxham has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 23.88 ranking 11th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Wroxham crimes were 311. The crime rate of Wroxham in 2024 was 436.92 (year) or 36.41 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wroxham were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 380.72 (year) or 31.73 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wroxham)CrimesRank (Wroxham)CrimesRank (Wroxham)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
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
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

Wroxham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 202422
August 202418
July 202416
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20243
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wroxham in May 2025

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

1. Green Lane East (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
2. Canfor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Trinity Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Topcliffe Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ron Fielder Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Chapel Loke (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Loynes Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Skinners Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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