WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

Crime in old catton and sprowston west, broadland

Comprehensive safety analysis for old catton and sprowston west, localized within broadland.

Total Crimes

25
trending_up +92.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

31.75per 1k
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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

8,505

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Anti-social Behaviour4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Public Order3
Burglary1
Other Theft1
Vehicle Crime1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Evans Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1
7
On or near Beechwoods Map
Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Graves Avenue Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Money Road Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Bailey Close Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near St Faith'S Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Longe Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Desmond Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Lowry Cole Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#14safest in broadland

National Safety

Top 11%Safest

City Average

38.04per 1k

Local Policing

Sprowston

Norfolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with the priority that we will have for Sprowston and Old Catton for the next three months:
Road Safety across Broadland

Issued: 18 Mar 2026

Status Update

Sprowston and Old Catton:

We’ve issued tickets for various offences including no insurance, driving other than in accordance, no seat belt , obstruction and not wearing protective head gear. We’ve also seized an e-scooter, moped and car.

Speed checks have been carried out on Wroxham Rd, St Faiths Rd, Salhouse Rd and Church St. Parking/School patrols carried out at White Woman Lane Junior, Garrick Green infant , Old Catton Junior, Sprowston Junior and Sprowston High.

We’ve also carried out traffic observations on Salhouse Rd and Atlantic Ave and have been working on information provided about drinks drivers and those driving without insurance.

On the 13 April, we seized an e-bike following a number of reports of anti-social riding and doing so without displaying numberplates.

High vis foot patrols outside Sprowston Junior & Infant School during key times.

Gathering intel to help inform targeted patrols looking for drink drivers and uninsured vehicles.

Actioned: 29 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN16

June neighbourhood policing meeting

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This will be a hybrid meeting with multiple policing areas in Broadland- join us in person or online.
Location and further details TBC

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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This will be a hybrid meeting. In person: The Diamond Centre, School Lane, Sprowston, NR7 8TR Online: Email [email protected]

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