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Mid Suffolk crime rate

Overview of Mid Suffolk crime rate

Mid Suffolk enjoys the lowest crime rating across 25 compared boroughs, ranking 25th with a low crime incidence. In 2023, the district reported 4,307 crimes among its 102,699 residents, translating to a 41.94 crimes per 1,000 people rate, reflecting an 11.22% reduction from the previous year.
The area’s primary crime types are Violence and sexual offences (42.2%), Anti-social behaviour (12.3%), and Criminal damage and arson (8.9%), with Bicycle theft (0.7%), Robbery (0.3%), and Theft from the person (0.3%) occurring less frequently.
In Mid Suffolk’s 26 wards, St Peter’s (163.8), Bramford (61.2), and Combs Ford (58.1) experience the highest crime rates, whereas Rickinghall (21.4), Bacton (20.1), and Fressingfield (17.4) are significantly safer.
Postcode district analysis shows IP1 (131.3), IP8 (57.8), and IP20 (53.3) as the higher crime areas, with IP31 (36.4), IP23 (35.8), and IP21 (30.8) being the safest.
In Mid Suffolk, there was an increase in Violence and sexual offences by 3.9% in 2020. On the other hand, there was a decrease in Burglary by 1.84% in 2021 and Violence and sexual offences by 3.1% in 2023.

Mid Suffolk crime incidents by crime type

A total of 4307 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1817 (42.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 529 (12.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 382 (8.9)%
  • Other theft – 361 (8.4)%
  • Public order – 343 (8.0)%
  • Burglary – 243 (5.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 165 (3.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 149 (3.5)%
  • Other crime – 133 (3.1)%
  • Drugs – 97 (2.3)%
  • Possession of weapons – 34 (0.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 31 (0.7)%
  • Robbery – 12 (0.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 11 (0.3)%

How does Mid Suffolk compare against nearby areas ?

Mid Suffolk ranks 25th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Mid Suffolk

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Mid Suffolk. Highest crime rates in IP1, IP8, IP20 .

  • IP1 – 131.3
  • IP8 – 57.8
  • IP20 – 53.3
  • IP22 – 51.9
  • IP14 – 49.8
  • IP19 – 41.8
  • IP7 – 39.6
  • IP6 – 38.2
  • IP30 – 37.0
  • IP13 – 36.8
  • IP31 – 36.4
  • IP23 – 35.8
  • IP21 – 30.8

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Brentwood crime rate

Overview of Brentwood crime rate

Brentwood boasts a low crime rating, positioning itself 23rd among 25 neighboring boroughs/local administrative districts in terms of safety. The area witnessed 6327 criminal incidents in 2023, with a population of 77047, leading to a crime rate of 82.12 incidents per 1000 residents. Notably, this reflects a 5.5% decrease in crime rate compared to the previous year.

The prevalent crime categories in Brentwood include Violence and sexual offences (30.7%), Vehicle crime (17.9%), and Other theft (8.8%). On the other end of the spectrum, the least frequent crimes are Robbery (0.7%), Possession of weapons (0.6%), and Bicycle theft (0.6%).

Of the 15 wards in Brentwood, South Weald (163.2), Brentwood South (125.5), and Brentwood North (117.2) report the highest crime rates. Conversely, Hutton East (55.3), Hutton South (53.5), and Tipps Cross (41.6) are identified as the safest wards.

Examining postcode districts within or overlapping Brentwood, CM14 (129.8), RM4 (104.0), and CM5 (73.4) emerge as the areas with elevated crime rates, while RM14 (63.8), CM12 (62.4), and CM4 (49.5) are noted for their lower crime incidences.

In Brentwood, there was a significant increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, along with rises in Shoplifting in 2023 and Vehicle crime in 2022 and 2023. Violence and sexual offences also saw an increase in 2021. However, the area experienced notable decreases in Anti-social behaviour from 2021 through 2023, along with reductions in Burglary and Criminal damage and arson in 2020. A decrease in Public order offences and a significant reduction in Violence and sexual offences were observed in 2023.

Brentwood crime incidents by crime type

A total of 6327 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1942 (30.7)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1131 (17.9)%
  • Other theft – 558 (8.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 488 (7.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 475 (7.5)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 465 (7.3)%
  • Public order – 438 (6.9)%
  • Burglary – 348 (5.5)%
  • Drugs – 219 (3.5)%
  • Other crime – 94 (1.5)%
  • Theft from the person – 46 (0.7)%
  • Robbery – 46 (0.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 41 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 36 (0.6)%

How does Brentwood compare against nearby areas ?

Brentwood ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Brentwood wards

There are 15 wards within Brentwood. South Weald, Brentwood South, Brentwood North has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Brentwood

There are 8 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Brentwood. Highest crime rates in CM14, RM4, CM5 .

  • CM14 – 129.8
  • RM4 – 104.0
  • CM5 – 73.4
  • CM13 – 68.0
  • CM15 – 64.0
  • RM14 – 63.8
  • CM12 – 62.4
  • CM4 – 49.5

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North Norfolk crime rate

Overview of North Norfolk crime rate

Crime levels in North Norfolk are deemed low.

Positioned 22nd out of 25 surrounding boroughs in crime rates, North Norfolk reported 5,304 criminal incidents in 2023, against a backdrop of 102,979 residents. This results in a crime rate of 51.51 per 1,000 inhabitants, noting a substantial 14.04% decline from the year before.

Leading crime types in North Norfolk include Violence and sexual offences (46.9%), Anti-social behaviour (13.3%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.6%), with the least frequent being Bicycle theft (0.4%), Theft from the person (0.3%), and Robbery (0.2%).

Among its 32 wards, those with the highest crime rates are Cromer Town (110.8), North Walsham Market Cross (94.1), and North Walsham East (71.7), while the lowest rates are in Erpingham (23.4), Worstead (23.3), and Stody (22.1).

Reviewing postcode districts, NR27 (69.0), NR28 (61.7), and NR21 (51.5) have the highest crime rates, whereas NR20 (37.8), NR24 (35.4), and PE31 (35.1) are the safest.

In North Norfolk, there was an increase in Public order by 1.98% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.81% in 2020 and 4.34% in 2021. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 4.16% in 2021, Public order by 1.94% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.12% in 2023.

North Norfolk crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5304 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2486 (46.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 707 (13.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 507 (9.6)%
  • Public order – 463 (8.7)%
  • Other theft – 409 (7.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 194 (3.7)%
  • Other crime – 120 (2.3)%
  • Burglary – 117 (2.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 111 (2.1)%
  • Drugs – 88 (1.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 52 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 22 (0.4)%
  • Theft from the person – 16 (0.3)%
  • Robbery – 12 (0.2)%

How does North Norfolk compare against nearby areas ?

North Norfolk ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under North Norfolk

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North Norfolk. Highest crime rates in NR27, NR28, NR21 .

  • NR27 – 69.0
  • NR28 – 61.7
  • NR21 – 51.5
  • NR25 – 50.9
  • NR22 – 49.7
  • NR23 – 49.1
  • NR12 – 47.8
  • NR29 – 44.4
  • NR11 – 42.9
  • NR26 – 41.8
  • NR10 – 41.4
  • NR20 – 37.8
  • NR24 – 35.4
  • PE31 – 35.1

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Welwyn Hatfield crime rate

Overview of Welwyn Hatfield crime rate

With a medium crime rating, Welwyn Hatfield stands 13th among 25 comparable boroughs in crime rate. The year 2023 saw the reporting of 11,854 criminal incidents, against a backdrop of a population of 119,837, translating to a crime rate of 98.92 per 1,000 inhabitants, reflecting a 2.07% uptick from the prior year.
The primary crime categories in Welwyn Hatfield include Violence and sexual offences (29.0%), Anti-social behaviour (26.4%), and Other theft (8.2%), with Theft from the person (1.2%), Robbery (0.9%), and Possession of weapons (0.8%) occurring less frequently.
Among its 16 wards, those with the highest crime rates are Hatfield Central (202.7), Handside (199.1), and Peartree (158.4), whereas the safest wards include Welwyn West (59.3), Welwyn East (48.3), and Northaw and Cuffley (47.0).
When assessing postcode districts, AL8 (133.9), AL10 (116.0), and EN2 (114.0) report the highest crime rates, in contrast, the safest are AL4 (49.8), AL6 (45.8), and SG4 (43.8).
In Welwyn Hatfield, Anti-social behaviour saw an increase of 3.41% in 2020, followed by a decrease of 4.18% in 2021. The year 2022 witnessed a rise in Other theft by 2.26%. Meanwhile, Vehicle crime experienced a decline of 2.08% in 2020.

Welwyn Hatfield crime incidents by crime type

A total of 11854 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3435 (29.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 3135 (26.4)%
  • Other theft – 973 (8.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 879 (7.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 801 (6.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 716 (6.0)%
  • Public order – 485 (4.1)%
  • Burglary – 458 (3.9)%
  • Drugs – 271 (2.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 206 (1.7)%
  • Other crime – 156 (1.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 144 (1.2)%
  • Robbery – 101 (0.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 94 (0.8)%

How does Welwyn Hatfield compare against nearby areas ?

Welwyn Hatfield ranks 13th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Welwyn Hatfield wards

There are 16 wards within Welwyn Hatfield. Hatfield Central, Handside, Peartree (Welwyn Hatfield) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Welwyn Hatfield

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Welwyn Hatfield. Highest crime rates in AL8, AL10, EN2 .

  • AL8 – 133.9
  • AL10 – 116.0
  • EN2 – 114.0
  • AL7 – 103.0
  • EN6 – 90.4
  • AL9 – 84.9
  • SG13 – 54.6
  • SG3 – 53.9
  • AL4 – 49.8
  • AL6 – 45.8
  • SG4 – 43.8

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Broadland crime rate

Overview of Broadland crime rate

Broadland enjoys a low crime rating, ranking it 24th among 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime prevalence. The area reported 5828 crimes in 2023 amidst a population of 131721, resulting in a crime rate of 44.25 per 1000 residents, showing an 11.45% decrease from the previous year.

Broadland’s primary crime types include Violence and sexual offences (47.4%), Anti-social behaviour (11.6%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.1%), with Bicycle theft (0.6%), Theft from the person (0.2%), and Robbery (0.2%) being the least frequent.

Among its 27 wards, Hellesdon South East (78.6), Thorpe St Andrew South East (61.8), and Hellesdon North West (57.6) have the highest crime rates, whereas Great Witchingham (30.6), Taverham South (30.5), and Taverham North (27.4) are the safest.

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In Broadland, there were increases in Public order offences and Violence and sexual offences in 2020. However, the area experienced a decrease in Anti-social behaviour in 2021 and a reduction in Violence and sexual offences in 2023.

Broadland crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5828 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2760 (47.4)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 678 (11.6)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 590 (10.1)%
  • Public order – 455 (7.8)%
  • Other theft – 408 (7.0)%
  • Shoplifting – 338 (5.8)%
  • Burglary – 133 (2.3)%
  • Other crime – 132 (2.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 132 (2.3)%
  • Drugs – 83 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 61 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 33 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 14 (0.2)%
  • Robbery – 11 (0.2)%

How does Broadland compare against nearby areas ?

Broadland ranks 24th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Broadland

There are 19 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Broadland. Highest crime rates in NR1, NR30, NR2 .

  • NR1 – 222.4
  • NR30 – 201.6
  • NR2 – 141.6
  • NR3 – 137.4
  • NR5 – 97.0
  • NR4 – 77.1
  • NR18 – 66.4
  • NR6 – 58.8
  • NR7 – 58.3
  • NR12 – 47.8
  • NR11 – 42.9
  • NR10 – 41.4
  • NR13 – 40.9
  • NR15 – 38.1
  • NR20 – 37.8
  • NR14 – 36.5
  • NR16 – 35.9
  • NR9 – 34.2
  • NR8 – 33.6

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