Crime in Long Stratton: statistics, rates and trends
181 crimes were recorded in Long Stratton in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Long Stratton at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Stratton
- Types of crime in Long Stratton
- Long Stratton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Long Stratton
- Streets with the most crime in Long Stratton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Stratton
- Population and deprivation in Long Stratton
- Questions about crime in Long Stratton
- About this data
181 crimes were recorded in Long Stratton in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Long Stratton has the 1,391st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Stratton | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 181 | 7,239 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.6 | 48.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -31% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,113 | 148,448 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Stratton was highest in the year to July 2021 (398 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (181). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 181 | 29.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 263 | 43.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 311 | 50.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 319 | 52.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 352 | 57.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 398 | 65.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 325 | 53.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 318 | 52.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 295 | 48.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Stratton 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 falls were in public order (-62%) and criminal damage and arson (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 13.7 | 0.40 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -28% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -47% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.6 | 0.25 | -62% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -30% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -65% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.13 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.40 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Stratton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Stratton recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Stratton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Stratton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Stratton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Stratton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Stratton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Stratton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Stratton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Stratton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Stratton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Stratton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Stratton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Stratton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Stratton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Stratton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Stratton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Stratton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Long Stratton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Long Stratton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Long Stratton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Long Stratton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Long Stratton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Long Stratton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Long Stratton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Stratton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleston | 249 | 46.9 | +58% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,349 | 74.1 | +150% |
| Poringland | 254 | 36.2 | +22% |
| Cringleford | 362 | 60.8 | +105% |
| Hethersett | 426 | 53.0 | +79% |
| Diss | 728 | 73.5 | +148% |
| Bungay | 285 | 55.0 | +86% |
| Attleborough | 575 | 50.8 | +72% |
1 areas within Long Stratton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stratton had the highest rate (29.6 per 1,000) and Stratton the lowest (29.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton | Neighbourhood | 6,113 | 181 | 29.6 |
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 Long Stratton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whooper Close | 12 |
| On or near Lime Tree Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Manor Road | 9 |
| On or near Welholme'S Close | 9 |
| On or near Springfield Chase | 8 |
| On or near White House Drive | 8 |
| On or near St Michaels Road | 7 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 6 |
| On or near Flowerpot Lane | 6 |
| On or near Swan Lane | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Stratton 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 | 77 | 42.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 17.7% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 10.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Long Stratton has an estimated population of 6,113. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Stratton sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Stratton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Long Stratton a safe place to live?
Long Stratton recorded 29.6 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 Long Stratton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Long Stratton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Stratton was down 31% on the year before: 181 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Stratton?
Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.