Crime Rate in Norwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norwich

The total recorded crimes in Norwich, UK in July 2025 are around 1,614 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norwich crime rate of 11.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (624) incidents (10.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (248) incidents (10.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (176) incidents (-17.37% decrease)
Norwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowthorpe Hall Road with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 22

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 (325 crimes), and the safest, Eaton (44 crimes), is 281 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Norwich.

Similarly, the area of City Centre West (291 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Earlham Road & College Road (29 crimes), with a difference of 262 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Norwich.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Mancroft325
Thorpe Hamlet288
Crome149
Wensum124
Catton Grove107

Safest Wards:

Lakenham84
Town Close78
University71
Sewell59
Eaton44

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre West291
City Centre East264
Earlham124
Heartsease & Pilling Park119
Catton Grove & Airport107

Safest Areas:

New Catton & Mousehold North59
University & Avenues55
Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South54
Eaton34
Earlham Road & College Road29

Norwich Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Norwich has recorded 1,614 crimes with crime rate of 11.21 ranking 70th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland528 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk716 68,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk569 56,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk899 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland867 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth1,058 212,298 211,277 2

Norwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1546 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025120
May 2025152
April 2025118
March 2025130
February 2025108
January 2025137
December 2024128
November 2024134
October 2024135
September 2024136
August 2024115

A total of 413 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202533
May 202529
April 202532
March 202537
February 202524
January 202529
December 202452
November 202442
October 202442
September 202429
August 202438

A total of 246 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202529
May 202511
April 202523
March 202527
February 202512
January 202518
December 202422
November 202423
October 202415
September 202420
August 202427

A total of 6714 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 559.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 624 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025624
June 2025564
May 2025614
April 2025505
March 2025537
February 2025492
January 2025527
December 2024585
November 2024553
October 2024572
September 2024545
August 2024596

A total of 388 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202525
May 202535
April 202531
March 202527
February 202524
January 202533
December 202433
November 202440
October 202445
September 202435
August 202432

A total of 494 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202530
May 202535
April 202540
March 202533
February 202545
January 202532
December 202462
November 202463
October 202445
September 202441
August 202436

A total of 229 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202528
May 202526
April 202513
March 202520
February 202517
January 202521
December 20249
November 202416
October 202418
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 533 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202538
May 202545
April 202556
March 202555
February 202533
January 202536
December 202431
November 202448
October 202451
September 202455
August 202437

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202517
May 202511
April 202518
March 202520
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202415
October 202418
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 464 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202538
May 202536
April 202531
March 202543
February 202544
January 202535
December 202441
November 202435
October 202430
September 202447
August 202445

A total of 1348 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025127
June 2025123
May 2025110
April 2025114
March 2025114
February 202577
January 202598
December 202489
November 2024118
October 2024131
September 2024118
August 2024129

A total of 1007 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202588
May 202573
April 202568
March 2025100
February 202578
January 202594
December 202485
November 202494
October 2024106
September 202469
August 202466

A total of 2519 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 209.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025176
June 2025213
May 2025196
April 2025215
March 2025208
February 2025224
January 2025241
December 2024186
November 2024236
October 2024245
September 2024200
August 2024179

A total of 3020 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 251.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025248
June 2025225
May 2025262
April 2025249
March 2025273
February 2025210
January 2025203
December 2024205
November 2024257
October 2024263
September 2024285
August 2024340

High Crime Locations Norwich in July 2025

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

1. Bowthorpe Hall Road (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. William Booth Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Lion And Castle Yard (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
5. Knox Close (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime4
Burglary1
6. Prince Of Wales Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1

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