Crime Rate in Crome: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crome

The total recorded crimes in Crome, Norwich, UK in March 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crome crime rate of 2.83 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 Crome, encompassing approximately 33,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Crome Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Close with total crimes: 6
  • Newbegin Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Crome?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Crome reported a higher crime volume than the Norwich average, with 1,718 crimes compared to 1,615. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crome witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crome experienced a greater number of crimes than the Norwich average, with 1,703 crimes compared to 1,423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crome witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Norwich, Crome has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Crome Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crome has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Crome crimes were 1,718. The crime rate of Crome in 2024 was 50.63 (year) or 4.22 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crome were around 1,703 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.18 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norwich)CrimesRank (Norwich)CrimesRank (Norwich)
Thorpe Hamlet283 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft371 14,308 13,089 2
Mile Cross121 31,402 41,365 4
Catton Grove108 41,294 61,185 6
Wensum103 51,329 51,231 5
Town Close96 61,083 9937 11
Lakenham87 91,075 101,117 7
Nelson88 81,280 71,004 9
University60 121,111 81,071 8
Bowthorpe81 10944 11964 10
Sewell80 11915 12842 12
Eaton50 13525 13520 13

Crome Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
July 202411
June 202424
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 676 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202534
January 202562
December 202451
November 202453
October 202450
September 202442
August 202447
July 202456
June 2024112
May 202474
April 202458

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202418
November 202410
October 202410
September 202419
August 202421
July 202427
June 202430
May 202427
April 202410

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202430
August 202412
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 202515
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20245
October 202416
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
January 20254
December 202419
November 20249
October 202413
September 20243
August 20248
July 202417
June 202430
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 202410

High Crime Locations Crome in March 2025

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

1. Barnes Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Newbegin Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
4. Lishman Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Bishop Bridge Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Knox Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gawdy Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft2
8. Pockthorpe Gate (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Kempe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Woodrow Place (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

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