Crime Rate in Brooke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brooke

The total recorded crimes in Brooke, South Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brooke crime rate of 14.96 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 Brooke, encompassing approximately 200 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Brooke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 1
  • High Green Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • The Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Brooke?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Brooke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 70 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brooke recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Brooke had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 71 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brooke recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Brooke has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brooke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brooke has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 14.96 ranking 25th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Brooke crimes were 70. The crime rate of Brooke in 2024 was 348.95 (year) or 29.08 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brooke were around 71 crimes with yearly crime rate of 353.94 (year) or 29.49 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brooke)CrimesRank (Brooke)CrimesRank (Brooke)
Hethersett131 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon62 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham84 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey75 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse29 7478 5406 5
North Wymondham36 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave25 10333 7383 6
New Costessey32 6320 8329 9
Stratton27 9312 9346 7
Harleston19 13230 14341 8
Cringleford28 8310 10181 15
Ditchingham & Earsham22 11289 11321 10
Central Wymondham21 12274 12295 11
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross19 15202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole18 16247 13200 14
Bressingham & Burston19 14128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham13 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood6 22127 18139 17
Easton18 1797 1982 23
Forncett6 2062 25102 19
Thurlton8 1978 2188 20
Newton Flotman4 2390 2087 21
Hempnall6 2150 2677 24
Bunwell3 2466 2384 22
Rockland2 2665 2451 26

Brooke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (1 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Brooke in July 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Green Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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