Crime Rate in Nelson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nelson

The total recorded crimes in Nelson, Norwich, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nelson crime rate of 0.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Nelson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portway Place with total crimes: 8
  • Paragon Place with total crimes: 7
  • Exeter Street 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 May 2025 the Nelson has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 0.46 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)CrimesRank (Nelson)
Thorpe Hamlet247 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft410 14,308 13,089 2
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
University95 71,111 81,071 8
Town Close87 81,083 9937 11
Bowthorpe74 11944 11964 10
Sewell51 12915 12842 12
Eaton45 13525 13520 13

Nelson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202518
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202413
October 202419
September 202415
August 202414
July 202417
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202519
March 202514
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 202415
October 202419
September 202429
August 202410
July 202434
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202526
February 202530
January 202522
December 202432
November 202437
October 202442
September 202421
August 202434
July 202427
June 202478
May 202422

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Nelson in May 2025

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

1. Portway Place (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Paragon Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Exeter Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
4. Waterman Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Haslips Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bond Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greyhound Opening (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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