13 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Norwich
Compare crime rates across all 13 wards in Norwich. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Mancroft | 196.0 | 351 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Thorpe Hamlet | 195.2 | 246 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Crome | 95.3 | 117 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Town Close | 91.5 | 93 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Wensum | 88.4 | 111 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Catton Grove | 83.4 | 128 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Bowthorpe | 80.4 | 72 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Sewell | 65.4 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Mile Cross | 64.1 | 140 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Nelson | 61.8 | 90 | chevron_right |
| 11 | University | 43.2 | 90 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Eaton | 39.0 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Lakenham | 35.6 | 93 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Norwich has the highest crime rate?
Mancroft has the highest crime rate in Norwich, with 196.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Norwich?
Lakenham has the lowest crime rate among Norwich's wards, with 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Norwich have?
Norwich has 13 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.