What is the crime rate in sprowston central, broadland?

As of March 2026, the sprowston central ward has an annual crime rate of 42.24 per 1,000 residents with 29 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the sprowston central ward?

The most common crime in sprowston central is Violence & Sexual Offences with 17 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 58.6% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the sprowston central ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

Crime in sprowston central, broadland

Comprehensive safety analysis for sprowston central, localized within broadland.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

42.24per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,350

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences17

Anti-social Behaviour5

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Public Order2

Shoplifting2

Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Aslake Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Clover Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Edwards Road Map	Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1	3
On or near Parkland Crescent Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Stonehouse Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near North Walsham Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Foxburrow Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Edwards Court Map	Shoplifting: 1	1
On or near Coachmans Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Lusher'S Loke Map	Other theft: 1	1

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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

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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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