Crime in Sprowston Central, Broadland
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Marlborough Court Map | Shoplifting: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Edwards Road Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Meadow Gardens Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Clover Road Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Albion Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Allen'S Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Rushmore Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Edwards Court Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
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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.
During May, a number of Sec 59 warnings and Traffic Offence Reports have been issued, including to a motorcycle following reports of anti social riding, to a vehicle which travelled straight through red light, and another rider for pulling wheelies. No tax paperwork also submitted on this latter incident also
Actioned: 22 May 2026
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In person: The Hub at Wroxham, 114 Norwich Rd, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8SA
Online: Email [email protected]
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
This will be a hybrid meeting. In person: The Hub at Wroxham, 114 Norwich Rd, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8SA Online: Email [email protected]
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