Crime in Poringland: statistics, rates and trends
254 crimes were recorded in Poringland in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Poringland at a glance
- Crime trends in Poringland
- Types of crime in Poringland
- Poringland compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Poringland
- Streets with the most crime in Poringland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poringland
- Population and deprivation in Poringland
- Questions about crime in Poringland
- About this data
254 crimes were recorded in Poringland in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 125 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Poringland has the 1,352nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Poringland | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 254 | 7,239 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.2 | 48.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,017 | 148,448 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Poringland was highest in the year to July 2022 (306 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (150). Over the whole period it rose 69%, 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 | 254 | 36.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 260 | 37.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 243 | 34.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 285 | 40.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 306 | 43.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 296 | 42.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 301 | 42.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 251 | 35.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 150 | 21.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Poringland 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 criminal damage and arson (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 17.8 | 0.52 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -22% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -48% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.23 | +60% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -12% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +40% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Poringland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poringland recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Poringland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poringland recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Poringland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poringland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Poringland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poringland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Poringland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poringland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Poringland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Poringland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Poringland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poringland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Poringland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poringland recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Poringland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poringland recorded 7 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 up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Poringland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poringland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Poringland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Poringland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Poringland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Poringland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Poringland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Poringland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Poringland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Poringland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poringland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford | 362 | 60.8 | +68% |
| Norwich | 21,032 | 103.4 | +186% |
| Brundall | 240 | 44.3 | +22% |
| Hethersett | 426 | 53.0 | +46% |
| Long Stratton | 181 | 29.6 | -18% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,349 | 74.1 | +105% |
| Bungay | 285 | 55.0 | +52% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 406 | 25.9 | -28% |
1 areas within Poringland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse had the highest rate (49.6 per 1,000) and Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse the lowest (49.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | Neighbourhood | 8,725 | 433 | 49.6 |
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 Poringland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glenn Road | 14 |
| On or near Baynes Close | 13 |
| On or near Overtons Way | 13 |
| On or near Wellesley Close | 11 |
| On or near Minns Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Trafalgar Square | 10 |
| On or near Norwich Road | 9 |
| On or near Spruce Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Oakcroft Drive | 7 |
| On or near Forge Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poringland 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 | 114 | 44.9% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 15.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.4% |
Poringland has an estimated population of 7,017. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poringland sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Poringland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Poringland a safe place to live?
Poringland recorded 36.2 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 Poringland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Poringland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poringland was down 2% on the year before: 254 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 260 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Poringland?
Poringland 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 Poringland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.