What is the crime rate in Norwich?

As of February 2026, Norwich has a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,400 recorded offences.

How does Norwich rank nationally for crime?

Norwich ranks #98 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Norwich?

The most common crime type in Norwich is Violence and sexual offences with 526 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 37.6% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Norwich?

As of February 2026, Norwich has a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,400 recorded offences.

How does Norwich rank nationally for crime?

Norwich ranks #98 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Norwich?

The most common crime type in Norwich is Violence and sexual offences with 526 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 37.6% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

Norwich Crime Intelligence Report

Norwich recorded 1,400 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 residents. This places Norwich at #98 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 2.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 0.0% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,400

trending_up +2.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

9.73per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#98of 331

By total crime volume

Norfolk

#1rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 39	39
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 24 Other theft: 3 Bicycle theft: 2	24
On or near Koblenz Avenue Map	Shoplifting: 20	20
On or near Nightclub Map	Violence and sexual offences: 20	20
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 19	19
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 18	18
On or near Knox Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 14 Other crime: 3	14
On or near Portway Place Map	Shoplifting: 15	15
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 14	14
On or near Shopping Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

1,400 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

526

37.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

212

15.1%

Shoplifting

208

14.9%

Public Order

7.1%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.9%

Other Theft

4.5%

Drug Offences

3.6%

Vehicle Crime

2.3%

Burglary

2.0%

Bicycle Theft

1.9%

Other Crime

1.7%

Robbery

0.9%

Weapons Possession

0.9%

Theft from Person

0.7%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

13 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Mancroft	297	6.4
2	Thorpe Hamlet	228	5.4
3	Crome	127	3.7
4	Catton Grove	108	4.9
5	Mile Cross	88	2.8

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Eaton	36	2.3
shield	Sewell	64	1.6
shield	Bowthorpe	64	2.8
shield	Lakenham	73	3.2
shield	Town Close	74	1.8

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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