Crime Rate in Nelson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nelson

The total recorded crimes in Nelson, Norwich, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nelson crime rate of 0.54 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 Nelson, encompassing approximately 172,583 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Nelson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Portway Place with total crimes: 6
  • Haslips Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Nelson?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Nelson demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norwich average, with 1280 crimes compared to 1615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Nelson had fewer crimes than the Norwich average, with 1,004 crimes compared to 1,423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nelson recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nelson Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nelson has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Nelson crimes were 1,280. The crime rate of Nelson in 2024 was 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nelson were around 1,004 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.14 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)
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
Lakenham84 91,075 101,117 7
University71 111,111 81,071 8
Bowthorpe88 8944 11964 10
Town Close78 101,083 9937 11
Sewell59 12915 12842 12
Eaton44 13525 13520 13

Nelson 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 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202519
May 202512
April 20258
March 202518
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202413
October 202419
September 202415
August 202414

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202528
May 202532
April 202525
March 202526
February 202530
January 202522
December 202432
November 202437
October 202442
September 202421
August 202434

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202522
May 20256
April 202519
March 202514
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 202415
October 202419
September 202429
August 202410

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Nelson in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order3
2. Portway Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Haslips Close (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. West Pottergate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Paragon Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Valentine Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Raglan Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Merton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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