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Crime in Horstead

Horstead had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 28.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 25 Broadland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle Broadland area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

NR12, Broadland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Horstead

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28.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 25Broadland rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 6 Apr 10 May 7 Jun 4 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Horstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1260%
burglary210%
public order210%
theft210%
anti-social behaviour15%
criminal damage15%

Horstead against Broadland

TypeHorstead per 1,000Middle Broadland areaChange
Violence17.118.8▲ 9%
Burglary2.81.2–
Vehicle crime00.6–
Anti-social behaviour1.44.8–
Theft and robbery2.82.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Badersfield79.7▲ 52%
Wroxham53.3▲ 15%
Hoveton53.3▲ 15%
Coltishall29.9▼ 19%
Horstead28.5▼ 23%
Buxton21–
See every Broadland area ranked on the crime in Broadland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Horstead a safe area?

Horstead had about 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 25 Broadland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Horstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by burglary (2) and public order (2).