Crime in Cringleford: statistics, rates and trends
350 crimes were recorded in Cringleford in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cringleford at a glance
- Crime trends in Cringleford
- Types of crime in Cringleford
- Cringleford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cringleford
- Streets with the most crime in Cringleford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cringleford
- Demographics of Cringleford
- Questions about crime in Cringleford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (155), anti-social behaviour (56) and public order (30) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 979th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cringleford | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 350 | 7,321 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.8 | 49.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,955 | 148,448 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Cringleford of any year here (350 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 88%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 350 | 58.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 336 | 56.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 246 | 41.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 236 | 39.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 232 | 39.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 211 | 35.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 245 | 41.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 213 | 35.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 186 | 31.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (39% below) and criminal damage and arson (38% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 23 to 30 and other theft rose from 20 to 24, while criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 26.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 9.4 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cringleford; the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cringleford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | -6% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +76% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | -36% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,340 | 73.6 | +25% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -55% |
| Horsford | 202 | 32.4 | -45% |
| Long Stratton | 176 | 28.8 | -51% |
| Brundall | 242 | 44.6 | -24% |
Cringleford is the one area listed within Cringleford, with 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford | Neighbourhood | 5,955 | 350 | 58.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Cringleford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Round House Way” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Round House Way | 105 |
| On or near Raven Croft | 37 |
| On or near Cantley Lane | 21 |
| On or near Lavender Drive | 19 |
| On or near Harmer Lane | 13 |
| On or near Kingfisher Close | 11 |
| On or near Almond Drive | 10 |
| On or near Newmarket Road | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Beechcroft Court | 8 |
Of the 294 crimes in Cringleford with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 47.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 19.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Cringleford has an estimated population of 5,955 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cringleford average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cringleford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cringleford a safe place to live?
Cringleford recorded 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 979th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cringleford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Cringleford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cringleford was up 4% on the year before: 350 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cringleford?
About 5,955 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cringleford?
Cringleford 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.