Crime Rate in Sewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sewell

The total recorded crimes in Sewell, Norwich, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sewell crime rate of 1.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Sewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Row with total crimes: 4
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 4
  • Afghan Place 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 areas in the Norwich.

    • 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 areas in the Norwich.

  • 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 July 2025 the Sewell has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sewell)CrimesRank (Sewell)CrimesRank (Sewell)
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
Nelson94 71,280 71,004 9
University71 111,111 81,071 8
Bowthorpe88 8944 11964 10
Town Close78 101,083 9937 11
Eaton44 13525 13520 13

Sewell 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202512
April 202515
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 202415
October 20248
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202528
May 202518
April 202520
March 202528
February 202520
January 202526
December 202427
November 202419
October 202420
September 202422
August 202427

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 202510
March 202512
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20256
November 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Sewell in July 2025

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

1. Long Row (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Afghan Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Dakin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. Angel Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Clare Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Traverse Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Temple Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Taylors Buildings (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Magdalen Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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