Total Crime Rate
43.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Croft Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aylsham , and the 136th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Croft Lane (NR10 5PP) in the last 12 months was 43.9 per 1,000 residents and was 3.3% higher than the Aylsham average (42.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft Lane (NR10 5PP), the main crime hotspot is near George Edwards Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Croft Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Norwich Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Croft Lane | Under investigation |
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