Crime in Aylsham: statistics, rates and trends
363 crimes were recorded in Aylsham in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (154), anti-social behaviour (63) and public order (32) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,167th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Aylsham | Broadland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 363 | 5,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.0 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,407 | 138,157 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aylsham peaked in the year to August 2024 (427 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (331). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 363 | 49.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 331 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 427 | 57.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 372 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 361 | 48.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 384 | 51.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 356 | 48.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 351 | 47.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 356 | 48.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (57% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 20.8 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Aylsham; the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham | 823 | 71.3 | +45% |
| Horsford | 202 | 32.4 | -34% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -46% |
| Cromer | 544 | 72.2 | +47% |
| Sheringham | 385 | 56.5 | +15% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +111% |
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +20% |
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | +13% |
Aylsham is the one area listed within Aylsham, with 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham | Neighbourhood | 9,085 | 418 | 46.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Aylsham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cottage End” and “Supermarket” (30 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cottage End | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near The Mayflowers | 21 |
| On or near Penfold Street | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 19 |
| On or near Anglian Way | 14 |
| On or near Red Lion Street | 14 |
| On or near Wade Close | 12 |
| On or near Dove Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Jubilee Road | 11 |
Of the 300 crimes in Aylsham with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 51.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 14.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Aylsham has an estimated population of 7,407 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylsham average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aylsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylsham a safe place to live?
Aylsham recorded 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,167th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aylsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Aylsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylsham was up 10% on the year before: 363 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 331 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylsham?
About 7,407 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylsham?
Aylsham is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.