Crime Rate in Norwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norwich

The total recorded crimes in Norwich, UK in February 2026 are around 1,400 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norwich crime rate of 9.73 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (526) incidents (-6.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (212) incidents (22.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (208) incidents (14.92% increase)
Norwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Of Wales Road with total crimes: 24
  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 22
  • Koblenz Avenue with total crimes: 20

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Norwich has recorded 1,400 crimes with crime rate of 9.73 ranking 45th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland370 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk574 68,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk475 56,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk720 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland632 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth787 212,298 211,277 2

Norwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 526 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 212 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (564 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (181 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 525 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (536 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (247 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (589 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (221 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (572 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (232 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (585 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (261 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 624 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 248 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (564 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (225 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (614 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (262 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (505 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (249 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (537 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (273 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 492 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 224 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2953 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 227.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 273 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026212
January 2026173
December 2025210
November 2025189
October 2025221
September 2025220
August 2025261
July 2025248
June 2025225
May 2025262
April 2025249
March 2025273
February 2025210

A total of 2698 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 207.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 247 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026208
January 2026181
December 2025147
November 2025247
October 2025220
September 2025232
August 2025231
July 2025176
June 2025213
May 2025196
April 2025215
March 2025208
February 2025224

A total of 247 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202619
December 202518
November 202520
October 202519
September 202519
August 202519
July 202519
June 202529
May 202511
April 202523
March 202527
February 202512

A total of 186 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202615
December 202521
November 202512
October 202513
September 202513
August 202520
July 20254
June 202517
May 202511
April 202518
March 202520
February 202512

A total of 398 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202625
December 202546
November 202533
October 202529
September 202530
August 202530
July 202526
June 202533
May 202529
April 202532
March 202537
February 202524

A total of 621 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202651
January 202669
December 202572
November 202539
October 202544
September 202538
August 202533
July 202548
June 202538
May 202545
April 202556
March 202555
February 202533

A total of 1580 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 121.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202697
January 2026100
December 2025118
November 2025143
October 202594
September 2025128
August 2025139
July 2025133
June 2025120
May 2025152
April 2025118
March 2025130
February 2025108

A total of 433 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202616
December 202529
November 202540
October 202552
September 202550
August 202550
July 202528
June 202525
May 202535
April 202531
March 202527
February 202524

A total of 515 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202634
December 202539
November 202558
October 202546
September 202529
August 202550
July 202539
June 202538
May 202536
April 202531
March 202543
February 202544

A total of 494 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202633
December 202567
November 202544
October 202547
September 202529
August 202527
July 202532
June 202530
May 202535
April 202540
March 202533
February 202545

A total of 240 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202614
December 202511
November 202522
October 202510
September 202519
August 202524
July 202524
June 202528
May 202526
April 202513
March 202520
February 202517

A total of 7233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 556.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 624 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026526
January 2026564
December 2025525
November 2025536
October 2025589
September 2025572
August 2025585
July 2025624
June 2025564
May 2025614
April 2025505
March 2025537
February 2025492

A total of 1401 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202699
January 202669
December 2025111
November 2025114
October 2025109
September 2025116
August 2025118
July 2025127
June 2025123
May 2025110
April 2025114
March 2025114
February 202577

A total of 1032 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202663
January 202660
December 202561
November 202597
October 2025100
September 202578
August 202580
July 202586
June 202588
May 202573
April 202568
March 2025100
February 202578

High Crime Locations Norwich in February 2026

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

1. Prince Of Wales Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. William Booth Street (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
3. Koblenz Avenue (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
4. Knox Close (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
6. Portway Place (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15

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