Crime Rate in Eaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eaton

The total recorded crimes in Eaton, Norwich, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eaton crime rate of 2.86 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 Eaton, encompassing approximately 15,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Eaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leng Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Eaton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Eaton?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Eaton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norwich average, with 525 crimes compared to 1615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eaton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

    • In 2023, Eaton had fewer crimes than the Norwich average, with 520 crimes compared to 1,423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eaton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eaton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eaton has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Eaton crimes were 525. The crime rate of Eaton in 2024 was 33.31 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eaton were around 520 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.00 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eaton)CrimesRank (Eaton)CrimesRank (Eaton)
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
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

Eaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20241
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202412
October 20246
September 20246
August 202414
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202515
February 20258
January 202514
December 202419
November 202421
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416
July 202416
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20253
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Eaton in May 2025

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

1. Leng Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Eaton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
5. Caroline Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Peckover Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. Fairmile Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
8. Waldeck Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. North Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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