Crime Rate in Catton Grove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Catton Grove

The total recorded crimes in Catton Grove, Norwich, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Catton Grove crime rate of 4.68 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 Catton Grove, encompassing approximately 22,220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Catton Grove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bullard Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Catton Grove?

To understand the safety of Catton Grove, we need to analyze Catton Grove crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Catton Grove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norwich average, with 1294 crimes compared to 1615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Catton Grove witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

    • In 2023, Catton Grove had fewer crimes than the Norwich average, with 1,185 crimes compared to 1,423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Catton Grove witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Norwich, Catton Grove has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Catton Grove Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Catton Grove has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 6th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Catton Grove crimes were 1,294. The crime rate of Catton Grove in 2024 was 58.23 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Catton Grove were around 1,185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.33 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Catton Grove)CrimesRank (Catton Grove)CrimesRank (Catton Grove)
Thorpe Hamlet247 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft410 14,308 13,089 2
Crome128 31,718 31,703 3
Mile Cross116 41,402 41,365 4
Wensum113 51,329 51,231 5
Lakenham85 91,075 101,117 7
Nelson80 101,280 71,004 9
University95 71,111 81,071 8
Town Close87 81,083 9937 11
Bowthorpe74 11944 11964 10
Sewell51 12915 12842 12
Eaton45 13525 13520 13

Catton Grove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202527
March 202535
February 202531
January 202526
December 202439
November 202441
October 202434
September 202431
August 202444
July 202438
June 202498
May 202440

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202532
March 202521
February 202524
January 202522
December 20249
November 202411
October 202421
September 202415
August 202410
July 20248
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20241
October 202412
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 202415
November 202416
October 202417
September 202417
August 202415
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Catton Grove in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Bullard Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Heyford Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Brockwell Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A1402 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
8. Jewson Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
9. Aylsham Crescent (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rosebay Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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