Crime Rate in Norwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norwich

The total recorded crimes in Norwich, Norwich in January 2025 are around 1,516 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norwich crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Norwich, encompassing approximately 143,924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (527) incidents (-9.91% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (241) incidents (29.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (203) incidents (-0.98% decrease)
Norwich Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Koblenz Avenue with total crimes: 31
  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 27
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

Norwich Police Info:

Norfolk Constabulary

How safe is Norwich?

To understand the safety of Norwich, we need to analyze Norwich crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Norwich has recorded 20,999 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 145.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 36 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 18,493 crimes with a crime rate of 128.49, ranking it 47 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Norwich reported a higher crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 20,999 crimes compared to 10,835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norwich experienced a greater number of crimes than the Norfolk average, with 18,493 crimes compared to 9,864. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Norwich is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Norfolk, Norwich has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Norwich Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Mancroft (333 crimes), and the safest, Eaton (39 crimes), is 294 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Norwich.

Similarly, the area of City Centre West (274 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Earlham Road & College Road (23 crimes), with a difference of 251 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Norwich.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Mancroft333
Thorpe Hamlet284
Crome127
Mile Cross102
Lakenham98

Safest Wards:

Nelson71
Bowthorpe71
Sewell66
University63
Eaton39

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre West274
City Centre East263
Heigham Grove & St Augustines106
Heartsease & Pilling Park106
Mile Cross102

Safest Areas:

New Catton & Mousehold North66
University & Avenues45
Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South42
Eaton32
Earlham Road & College Road23

Norwich Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Norwich has recorded 1,516 crimes with crime rate of 10.53 ranking 35th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2024, the total Norwich crimes were 20,999. The crime rate of Norwich in 2024 was 145.90 (year) or 12.16 (month) ranking it 36 danzarous in the UK. Norwich ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norwich were around 18,493 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.49 (year) or 10.71 (month) ranking 47 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, Norwich ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Norwich

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland379 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk630 58,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk411 66,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk824 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland794 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth915 212,298 211,277 2

Norwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (527 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (241 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 585 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 205 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (553 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (257 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (572 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (263 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (545 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (285 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (596 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (340 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 565 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 310 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (588 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1057 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 132.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202598
December 202489
November 2024118
October 2024131
September 2024118
August 2024129
July 2024132
June 2024242

A total of 315 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202533
December 202433
November 202440
October 202445
September 202435
August 202432
July 202427
June 202470

A total of 350 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202452
November 202442
October 202442
September 202429
August 202438
July 202450
June 202468

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 20249
November 202415
October 202418
September 202418
August 202418
July 202419
June 202420

A total of 352 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202441
November 202435
October 202430
September 202447
August 202445
July 202431
June 202488

A total of 5071 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 633.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1128 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025527
December 2024585
November 2024553
October 2024572
September 2024545
August 2024596
July 2024565
June 20241128

A total of 780 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202594
December 202485
November 202494
October 2024106
September 202469
August 202466
July 202490
June 2024176

A total of 156 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202422
November 202423
October 202415
September 202420
August 202427
July 202411
June 202420

A total of 152 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202521
December 20249
November 202416
October 202418
September 202415
August 202422
July 202413
June 202438

A total of 399 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202431
November 202448
October 202451
September 202455
August 202437
July 202435
June 2024106

A total of 366 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202462
November 202463
October 202445
September 202441
August 202436
July 202433
June 202454

A total of 2451 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 306.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025203
December 2024205
November 2024257
October 2024263
September 2024285
August 2024340
July 2024310
June 2024588

A total of 1817 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 227.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025241
December 2024186
November 2024236
October 2024245
September 2024200
August 2024179
July 2024212
June 2024318

A total of 1189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 148.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025137
December 2024128
November 2024134
October 2024135
September 2024136
August 2024115
July 2024136
June 2024268

High Crime Locations Norwich in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Norwich postcode area is presented below.

1. Koblenz Avenue (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting30
Bicycle theft1
2. William Booth Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
Other crime1
4. Knox Close (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime4
Public order3
Drugs3
5. Ninham Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1

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