Crime Rate in Crome: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crome

The total recorded crimes in Crome, Norwich, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crome crime rate of 3.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (56.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
Crome Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knox Close with total crimes: 18
  • Bishop Bridge Road with total crimes: 9
  • Newbrgin Road 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 areas in the Norwich.

    • 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 areas in the Norwich.

  • 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 May 2025 the Crome has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crome)CrimesRank (Crome)CrimesRank (Crome)
Thorpe Hamlet247 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft410 14,308 13,089 2
Mile Cross116 41,402 41,365 4
Wensum113 51,329 51,231 5
Catton Grove104 61,294 61,185 6
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

Crome Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202418
November 202410
October 202410
September 202419
August 202421
July 202427
June 202430
May 202427

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
July 202411
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 20256
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202430
August 202412
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202537
March 202537
February 202534
January 202562
December 202451
November 202453
October 202450
September 202442
August 202447
July 202456
June 2024112
May 202474

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20245
October 202416
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 202410

A total of 130 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251
January 20254
December 202419
November 20249
October 202413
September 20243
August 20248
July 202417
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 202515
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

High Crime Locations Crome in May 2025

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

1. Knox Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bishop Bridge Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newbrgin Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Holmes Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A1042 (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Gawdy Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Morse Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pockthorpe Gate (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cannell Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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