Crime in Poringland: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in Poringland in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Poringland
- Questions about crime in Poringland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (129), anti-social behaviour (40) and other theft (18) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,318th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Poringland | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 264 | 7,321 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.6 | 49.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,017 | 148,448 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Poringland peaked in the year to August 2022 (315 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (150). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 76%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 264 | 37.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 252 | 35.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 253 | 36.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 279 | 39.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 315 | 44.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 276 | 39.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 313 | 44.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 258 | 36.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 150 | 21.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
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 (46% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Poringland; the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poringland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +56% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +174% |
| Brundall | 242 | 44.6 | +19% |
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | +47% |
| Long Stratton | 176 | 28.8 | -23% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,340 | 73.6 | +96% |
| Bungay | 280 | 54.0 | +44% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -30% |
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse is the one area listed within Poringland, with 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | Neighbourhood | 8,725 | 429 | 49.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Poringland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glenn Road” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glenn Road | 17 |
| On or near Wellesley Close | 15 |
| On or near Overtons Way | 13 |
| On or near Baynes Close | 12 |
| On or near Minns Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Trafalgar Square | 11 |
| On or near Norwich Road | 9 |
| On or near Spruce Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Lime Tree Close | 7 |
| On or near Oakcroft Drive | 7 |
Of the 224 crimes in Poringland with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 53.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 17.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Poringland has an estimated population of 7,017 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poringland average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Poringland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Poringland a safe place to live?
Poringland recorded 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,318th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poringland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Poringland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poringland was up 5% on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 252 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poringland?
About 7,017 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poringland?
Poringland 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.