Crime Rate in Mancroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mancroft

The total recorded crimes in Mancroft, Norwich, UK in May 2025 are around 410 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mancroft crime rate of 8.77 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 Mancroft, encompassing approximately 46,729 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (61.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (64.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (84) incidents (15.07% increase)
Mancroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 42
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31
  • St Stephens Street with total crimes: 21

How safe is Mancroft?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Mancroft reported a higher crime volume than the Norwich average, with 4,308 crimes compared to 1,615. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mancroft witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

    • In 2023, Mancroft experienced a greater number of crimes than the Norwich average, with 3,089 crimes compared to 1,423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mancroft witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Norwich, Mancroft has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Mancroft Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mancroft has recorded 410 crimes with crime rate of 8.77 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Mancroft crimes were 4,308. The crime rate of Mancroft in 2024 was 92.19 (year) or 7.68 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mancroft were around 3,089 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.10 (year) or 5.51 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mancroft)CrimesRank (Mancroft)CrimesRank (Mancroft)
Thorpe Hamlet247 24,015 23,465 1
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
Eaton45 13525 13520 13

Mancroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (73 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (83 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (73 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (79 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 202577
March 2025111
February 202578
January 202578
December 202488
November 202485
October 2024117
September 2024110
August 2024106
July 202478
June 2024160
May 202471

A total of 352 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202527
March 202527
February 202516
January 202524
December 202421
November 202435
October 202430
September 202426
August 202420
July 202424
June 202446
May 202425

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 954 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 202554
March 202572
February 202573
January 202556
December 202458
November 202457
October 202475
September 202473
August 202479
July 202475
June 2024132
May 202461

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

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202522
February 202511
January 202512
December 202412
November 202410
October 202422
September 202418
August 20248
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202518
January 202521
December 202422
November 202428
October 202419
September 202415
August 202412
July 202417
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 923 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202573
March 202560
February 202582
January 202583
December 202463
November 202453
October 202471
September 202446
August 202458
July 202461
June 2024112
May 202477

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 143 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 275 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202518
February 202520
January 202526
December 202425
November 202423
October 202420
September 202419
August 202414
July 202425
June 202432
May 202428

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

High Crime Locations Mancroft in May 2025

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

1. William Booth Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting7
Public order5
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. St Stephens Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Guildhall Hill (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Lion And Castle Yard (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Meadow (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. St Peters Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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