Norfolk Constabulary

Is Long Stratton Safe?

Crime statistics for Long Stratton. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 1,287 crimes
51 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

1,287 Crimes (last 36 months)
33% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓8.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 1,287 total crimes recorded in Long Stratton

Violent Crime
604 46.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
179 13.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
146 11.3%
Other Theft
88 6.8%
Public Order
85 6.6%
Burglary
59 4.6%
Other Crime
56 4.4%
Vehicle Crime
35 2.7%
Possession of Weapons
10 0.8%
Shoplifting
9 0.7%
Drugs
8 0.6%
Theft from Person
4 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.2%
Robbery
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Long Stratton — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Stratton safe?

Long Stratton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 51/100, rated Average. A total of 363 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Long Stratton are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Long Stratton in the last 12 months?

363 crimes were recorded in Long Stratton 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 8.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (395 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 604 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Long Stratton?

The most common crime in Long Stratton is Violent Crime, with 604 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 166.4% 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 Long Stratton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Long Stratton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.1% — from 395 crimes in the previous 12 months to 363 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Long Stratton?

Long Stratton has a safety score of 51 out of 100 (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 Long Stratton compare to the Norfolk Constabulary average?

Long Stratton has a safety score of 51/100, while the Norfolk Constabulary force area average is 20/100. Long Stratton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Long Stratton?

33% of crimes recorded in Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton?

604 violent crimes were recorded in Long Stratton in the last 12 months — representing 166.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 179 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 Long Stratton last updated?

The crime data for Long Stratton was last updated in January 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 Long Stratton with other areas?

You can compare Long Stratton 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.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.