Crime in Aylsham: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Aylsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aylsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylsham
- Types of crime in Aylsham
- Aylsham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Aylsham
- Streets with the most crime in Aylsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylsham
- Population and deprivation in Aylsham
- Questions about crime in Aylsham
- About this data
339 crimes were recorded in Aylsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Aylsham has the 1,222nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aylsham | Broadland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 339 | 5,450 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 39.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,407 | 138,157 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aylsham was highest in the year to July 2024 (428 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (339). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 339 | 45.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 345 | 46.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 428 | 57.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 364 | 49.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 363 | 49.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 397 | 53.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 345 | 46.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 357 | 48.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 347 | 46.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylsham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+25%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-16%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 19.6 | 0.57 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -11% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +25% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +57% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.22 | +100% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Aylsham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylsham recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aylsham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylsham recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aylsham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylsham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aylsham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylsham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aylsham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylsham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aylsham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylsham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aylsham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aylsham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aylsham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylsham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aylsham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylsham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aylsham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylsham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aylsham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aylsham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Aylsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylsham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham | 822 | 71.2 | +56% |
| Horsford | 208 | 33.4 | -27% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 406 | 25.9 | -43% |
| Cromer | 538 | 71.4 | +56% |
| Sheringham | 378 | 55.5 | +21% |
| Norwich | 21,032 | 103.4 | +126% |
| Cringleford | 362 | 60.8 | +33% |
| Hethersett | 426 | 53.0 | +16% |
1 areas within Aylsham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aylsham had the highest rate (44.2 per 1,000) and Aylsham the lowest (44.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham | Neighbourhood | 9,085 | 402 | 44.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aylsham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cottage End | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Penfold Street | 19 |
| On or near Market Place | 18 |
| On or near The Mayflowers | 16 |
| On or near Anglian Way | 13 |
| On or near Red Lion Street | 13 |
| On or near Wade Close | 12 |
| On or near Jubilee Road | 11 |
| On or near Dove Gardens | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylsham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 44.5% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 17.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 8.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Aylsham has an estimated population of 7,407. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylsham sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aylsham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Aylsham a safe place to live?
Aylsham recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aylsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Aylsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylsham was down 2% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aylsham?
Aylsham is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aylsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.