Crime Rate in Lakenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lakenham

The total recorded crimes in Lakenham, Norwich, UK in March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lakenham crime rate of 3.80 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 Lakenham, encompassing approximately 22,869 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (7.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Lakenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peterkin Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hobart Square with total crimes: 8
  • Whiting Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lakenham?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Lakenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norwich average, with 1075 crimes compared to 1615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lakenham recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lakenham had fewer crimes than the Norwich average, with 1,117 crimes compared to 1,423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lakenham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lakenham has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 3.80 ranking 9th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Lakenham crimes were 1,075. The crime rate of Lakenham in 2024 was 47.01 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lakenham were around 1,117 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.84 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 7 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
Crome96 71,718 31,703 3
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
Nelson88 81,280 71,004 9
University60 121,111 81,071 8
Bowthorpe81 10944 11964 10
Sewell80 11915 12842 12
Eaton50 13525 13520 13

Lakenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202541
January 202538
December 202431
November 202423
October 202431
September 202436
August 202430
July 202422
June 202484
May 202421
April 202432

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 202416
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20244

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 202424
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 202512
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20245

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247

High Crime Locations Lakenham in March 2025

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

1. Peterkin Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Hobart Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Whiting Road (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Springbank (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Long John Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Forester Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Gilchrist Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Robin Hood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kirklees (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Neatmarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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