Crime Rate in Sewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sewell

The total recorded crimes in Sewell, Norwich, UK in March 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sewell crime rate of 1.99 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 Sewell, encompassing approximately 40,133 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Sewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Clarke Road with total crimes: 5
  • Romany Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sewell?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Sewell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norwich average, with 915 crimes compared to 1615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sewell recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sewell had fewer crimes than the Norwich average, with 842 crimes compared to 1,423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sewell recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sewell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sewell has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Sewell crimes were 915. The crime rate of Sewell in 2024 was 22.80 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sewell were around 842 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.98 (year) or 1.75 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norwich)CrimesRank (Norwich)CrimesRank (Norwich)
Thorpe Hamlet283 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft371 14,308 13,089 2
Crome96 71,718 31,703 3
Mile Cross121 31,402 41,365 4
Catton Grove108 41,294 61,185 6
Wensum103 51,329 51,231 5
Town Close96 61,083 9937 11
Lakenham87 91,075 101,117 7
Nelson88 81,280 71,004 9
University60 121,111 81,071 8
Bowthorpe81 10944 11964 10
Eaton50 13525 13520 13

Sewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 202415
October 20248
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414
June 202434
May 202422
April 20249

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202520
January 202526
December 202427
November 202419
October 202420
September 202422
August 202427
July 202428
June 202464
May 202434
April 202425

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202420
May 20245
April 20249

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sewell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Clarke Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Romany Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Traverse Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lavengro Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Maltby Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Violet Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Angel Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Clare Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Magdalen Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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