Crime in Long Stratton: statistics, rates and trends
176 crimes were recorded in Long Stratton in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Long Stratton
- Questions about crime in Long Stratton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (89), anti-social behaviour (22) and other theft (16) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,377th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Long Stratton | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 176 | 7,321 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.8 | 49.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -35% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,113 | 148,448 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Long Stratton of any year here (176 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 176 | 28.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 271 | 44.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 48.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 329 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 349 | 57.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 370 | 60.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 359 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 313 | 51.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 292 | 47.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 39 to 22 and violence and sexual offences fell from 119 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 14.6 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Long Stratton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleston | 274 | 51.6 | +79% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,340 | 73.6 | +156% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | +31% |
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +104% |
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | +92% |
| Diss | 778 | 78.5 | +173% |
| Bungay | 280 | 54.0 | +88% |
| Attleborough | 603 | 53.3 | +85% |
Stratton is the one area listed within Long Stratton, with 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton | Neighbourhood | 6,113 | 176 | 28.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Long Stratton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Whooper Close” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whooper Close | 11 |
| On or near Manor Road | 9 |
| On or near Springfield Chase | 9 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 8 |
| On or near White House Drive | 8 |
| On or near Flowerpot Lane | 7 |
| On or near Lime Tree Avenue | 7 |
| On or near St Michaels Road | 7 |
| On or near Welholme'S Close | 7 |
| On or near St Davids Close | 6 |
Of the 154 crimes in Long Stratton with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Long Stratton has an estimated population of 6,113 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Stratton average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Long Stratton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Stratton a safe place to live?
Long Stratton recorded 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,377th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Long Stratton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Long Stratton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Stratton was down 35% on the year before: 176 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 271 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Stratton?
About 6,113 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Stratton?
Long Stratton 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.