Crime Rate in Lakenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lakenham

The total recorded crimes in Lakenham, Norwich, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lakenham crime rate of 3.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (95.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Lakenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnold Miller Close with total crimes: 6
  • Gilchrist Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Norwich.

    • 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 July 2025 the Lakenham has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lakenham)CrimesRank (Lakenham)CrimesRank (Lakenham)
Thorpe Hamlet288 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft325 14,308 13,089 2
Crome149 31,718 31,703 3
Mile Cross103 61,402 41,365 4
Wensum124 41,329 51,231 5
Catton Grove107 51,294 61,185 6
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

Lakenham 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202522
May 202539
April 202529
March 202544
February 202541
January 202538
December 202431
November 202423
October 202431
September 202436
August 202430

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 202514
April 202516
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 202512
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20255
April 202516
March 20256
February 20257
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lakenham in July 2025

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

1. Arnold Miller Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Gilchrist Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Allanadale Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barnesdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Barrett Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Birkbeck Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Cavell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Abbot Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

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