Crime Rate in Brooke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brooke

The total recorded crimes in Brooke, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brooke crime rate of 9.97 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 Feb were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brooke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seething Street with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Brooke has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 9.97 ranking 26th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)
Hethersett68 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon50 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham68 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey54 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse26 5478 5406 5
Loddon & Chedgrave19 7333 7383 6
North Wymondham20 6421 6205 13
Stratton13 14312 9346 7
Harleston15 12230 14341 8
New Costessey16 11320 8329 9
Cringleford18 8310 10181 15
Central Wymondham18 9274 12295 11
Ditchingham & Earsham16 10289 11321 10
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross14 13202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole10 17247 13200 14
Easton13 1597 1982 23
Bressingham & Burston9 20128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham9 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood13 16127 18139 17
Forncett8 2262 25102 19
Bunwell9 1966 2384 22
Thurlton8 2178 2188 20
Newton Flotman8 2390 2087 21
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Brooke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Brooke in February 2025

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

1. Seething Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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