Crime Rate in Crome: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crome

The total recorded crimes in Crome, Norwich, UK in July 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crome crime rate of 4.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-1.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (-11.11% 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
  • Skelton Road with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Crome has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crome)CrimesRank (Crome)CrimesRank (Crome)
Thorpe Hamlet288 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft325 14,308 13,089 2
Mile Cross103 61,402 41,365 4
Wensum124 41,329 51,231 5
Catton Grove107 51,294 61,185 6
Lakenham84 91,075 101,117 7
Nelson94 71,280 71,004 9
University71 111,111 81,071 8
Bowthorpe88 8944 11964 10
Town Close78 101,083 9937 11
Sewell59 12915 12842 12
Eaton44 13525 13520 13

Crome 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 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202564
May 202558
April 202537
March 202537
February 202534
January 202562
December 202451
November 202453
October 202450
September 202442
August 202447

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202517
April 202524
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202418
November 202410
October 202410
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202519
April 202521
March 20256
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202430
August 202412

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20245
October 202416
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251
January 20254
December 202419
November 20249
October 202413
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 202515
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Crome in July 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 offences12
Other crime4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bishop Bridge Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Skelton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime2
4. A1042 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
6. Lishman Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Watling Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holmes Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Croftholme Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

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