Crime in Horsford: statistics, rates and trends
202 crimes were recorded in Horsford in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Horsford at a glance
- Crime trends in Horsford
- Types of crime in Horsford
- Horsford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Horsford
- Streets with the most crime in Horsford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horsford
- Demographics of Horsford
- Questions about crime in Horsford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (35) and criminal damage and arson (21) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,363rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Horsford | Broadland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 202 | 5,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.4 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,236 | 138,157 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Horsford of any year here (202 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 202 | 32.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 240 | 38.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 240 | 38.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 270 | 43.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 353 | 56.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 322 | 51.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 297 | 47.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 243 | 39.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 226 | 36.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 115 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 13.5 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Horsford; the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -19% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +219% |
| Aylsham | 363 | 49.0 | +51% |
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +81% |
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | +71% |
| Brundall | 242 | 44.6 | +38% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,340 | 73.6 | +127% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | +16% |
Horsford and Felthorpe is the one area listed within Horsford, with 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsford and Felthorpe | Neighbourhood | 6,236 | 202 | 32.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Horsford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Street”, “Flag Cutters Way” and “Supermarket” (10 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 10 |
| On or near Flag Cutters Way | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Beckside | 9 |
| On or near Crown Hill | 9 |
| On or near Abels Close | 7 |
| On or near Bracken Close | 7 |
| On or near Harvey Close | 6 |
| On or near Oak Grove | 6 |
| On or near Pinelands Road | 6 |
Of the 167 crimes in Horsford with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 53.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Horsford has an estimated population of 6,236 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.5%, against 23.3%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horsford average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Horsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horsford a safe place to live?
Horsford recorded 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,363rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Horsford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Horsford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horsford was down 16% on the year before: 202 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 240 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horsford?
About 6,236 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horsford?
Horsford 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.