Is Acle Safe?
Crime statistics for Acle. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,540 total crimes recorded in Acle
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Acle — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acle safe?
Acle has a CrimeRadar safety score of 27/100, rated Below Average. A total of 604 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 35.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Acle are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Acle in the last 12 months?
604 crimes were recorded in Acle in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 35.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (936 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 712 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Acle?
The most common crime in Acle is Violent Crime, with 712 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 117.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Acle increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Acle is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 35.5% — from 936 crimes in the previous 12 months to 604 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Acle?
Acle has a safety score of 27 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Acle compare to the Norfolk Constabulary average?
Acle has a safety score of 27/100, while the Norfolk Constabulary force area average is 28/100. Acle is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Acle?
35.6% of crimes recorded in Acle resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Norfolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Acle?
712 violent crimes were recorded in Acle in the last 12 months — representing 117.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 194 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Acle last updated?
The crime data for Acle was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Acle with other areas?
You can compare Acle with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.