Crime in Cringleford: statistics, rates and trends

362 crimes were recorded in Cringleford in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 154 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cringleford has the 951st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cringleford was highest in the year to July 2026 (362 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (200). Over the whole period it rose 77%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cringleford 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons. The largest increases were in other theft (+30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cringleford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cringleford recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cringleford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cringleford recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cringleford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cringleford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cringleford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cringleford recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cringleford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cringleford recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cringleford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cringleford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cringleford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cringleford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cringleford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cringleford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cringleford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cringleford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cringleford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cringleford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Cringleford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cringleford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cringleford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cringleford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Cringleford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cringleford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Cringleford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cringleford.

1 areas within Cringleford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cringleford had the highest rate (60.8 per 1,000) and Cringleford the lowest (60.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Cringleford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cringleford 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.

Cringleford has an estimated population of 5,955. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cringleford sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Cringleford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.