Crime Rate in Norwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norwich

The total recorded crimes in Norwich, UK in March 2025 are around 1,624 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norwich crime rate of 11.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (537) incidents (9.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (273) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (208) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Norwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Koblenz Avenue with total crimes: 35
  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

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 (371 crimes), and the safest, Eaton (50 crimes), is 321 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Norwich.

Similarly, the area of City Centre West (325 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Earlham Road & College Road (27 crimes), with a difference of 298 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Norwich.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Mancroft371
Thorpe Hamlet283
Mile Cross121
Catton Grove108
Wensum103

Safest Wards:

Lakenham87
Bowthorpe81
Sewell80
University60
Eaton50

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre West325
City Centre East269
Mile Cross121
Catton Grove & Airport108
Earlham107

Safest Areas:

Heartsease & Pilling Park77
University & Avenues45
Eaton40
Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South33
Earlham Road & College Road27

Norwich Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Norwich has recorded 1,624 crimes with crime rate of 11.28 ranking 7637th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland489 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk678 68,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk501 56,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk926 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland750 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth889 212,298 211,277 2

Norwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 6100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 610.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025537
February 2025492
January 2025527
December 2024585
November 2024553
October 2024572
September 2024545
August 2024596
July 2024565
June 20241128

A total of 2934 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 293.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025273
February 2025210
January 2025203
December 2024205
November 2024257
October 2024263
September 2024285
August 2024340
July 2024310
June 2024588

A total of 366 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202524
January 202533
December 202433
November 202440
October 202445
September 202435
August 202432
July 202427
June 202470

A total of 439 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202544
January 202535
December 202441
November 202435
October 202430
September 202447
August 202445
July 202431
June 202488

A total of 1427 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 142.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025130
February 2025108
January 2025137
December 2024128
November 2024134
October 2024135
September 2024136
August 2024115
July 2024136
June 2024268

A total of 487 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202533
January 202536
December 202431
November 202448
October 202451
September 202455
August 202437
July 202435
June 2024106

A total of 411 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202524
January 202529
December 202452
November 202442
October 202442
September 202429
August 202438
July 202450
June 202468

A total of 958 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 202578
January 202594
December 202485
November 202494
October 2024106
September 202469
August 202466
July 202490
June 2024176

A total of 195 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202512
January 202518
December 202422
November 202423
October 202415
September 202420
August 202427
July 202411
June 202420

A total of 1248 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 124.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025114
February 202577
January 202598
December 202489
November 2024118
October 2024131
September 2024118
August 2024129
July 2024132
June 2024242

A total of 189 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202517
January 202521
December 20249
November 202416
October 202418
September 202415
August 202422
July 202413
June 202438

A total of 2249 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 224.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025208
February 2025224
January 2025241
December 2024186
November 2024236
October 2024245
September 2024200
August 2024179
July 2024212
June 2024318

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202415
October 202418
September 202418
August 202418
July 202419
June 202420

A total of 444 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202545
January 202532
December 202462
November 202463
October 202445
September 202441
August 202436
July 202433
June 202454

High Crime Locations Norwich in March 2025

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

1. Koblenz Avenue (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting33
Other theft2
2. William Booth Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
6. Prince Of Wales Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other theft1

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