Crime Rate in Wroxham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wroxham

The total recorded crimes in Wroxham, Broadland, UK in February 2026 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wroxham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Canfor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fitzmaurice Court with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wroxham)CrimesRank (Wroxham)CrimesRank (Wroxham)
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
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

Wroxham 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 202510
November 202511
October 202520
September 202516
August 202518
July 202534
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20256
September 20252
August 20258
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
October 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20258
November 20251
October 20255
September 20255
August 20255
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 3 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
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20252
July 20251
May 20252
February 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

High Crime Locations Wroxham in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Canfor Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fitzmaurice Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tagg Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Green Lane East (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Webb Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Green Lane West (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Dakenham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Palmer Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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