Crime Rate in Mancroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mancroft

The total recorded crimes in Mancroft, Norwich, UK in July 2025 are around 325 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mancroft crime rate of 6.95 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-17.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-9.84% decrease)
Mancroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 24
  • Lion And Castle Yard with total crimes: 19

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 July 2025 the Mancroft has recorded 325 crimes with crime rate of 6.95 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mancroft)CrimesRank (Mancroft)CrimesRank (Mancroft)
Thorpe Hamlet288 24,015 23,465 1
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
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

Mancroft 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 81 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 202516
April 20259
March 202518
February 202520
January 202526
December 202425
November 202423
October 202420
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 802 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202561
May 202589
April 202554
March 202572
February 202573
January 202556
December 202458
November 202457
October 202475
September 202473
August 202479

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202518
January 202521
December 202422
November 202428
October 202419
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 181 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202518
April 202516
March 202522
February 202511
January 202512
December 202412
November 202410
October 202422
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 818 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202575
May 202584
April 202573
March 202560
February 202582
January 202583
December 202463
November 202453
October 202471
September 202446
August 202458

A total of 1153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202598
May 2025124
April 202577
March 2025111
February 202578
January 202578
December 202488
November 202485
October 2024117
September 2024110
August 2024106

A total of 304 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202520
May 202531
April 202527
March 202527
February 202516
January 202524
December 202421
November 202435
October 202430
September 202426
August 202420

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20255
May 20259
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243

High Crime Locations Mancroft in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. William Booth Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Lion And Castle Yard (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order1
6. Orford Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. St Peters Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Stephens Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Robbery2

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