Crime Rate in Thorpe Hamlet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorpe Hamlet

The total recorded crimes in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, UK in July 2025 are around 288 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe Hamlet crime rate of 6.80 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 Thorpe Hamlet, encompassing approximately 42,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (26.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Thorpe Hamlet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Koblenz Avenue with total crimes: 17
  • Prince Of Wales Road with total crimes: 17
  • Recorder Road with total crimes: 14

How safe is Thorpe Hamlet?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Thorpe Hamlet reported a higher crime volume than the Norwich average, with 4,015 crimes compared to 1,615. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thorpe Hamlet witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

    • In 2023, Thorpe Hamlet experienced a greater number of crimes than the Norwich average, with 3,465 crimes compared to 1,423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thorpe Hamlet witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Norwich, Thorpe Hamlet has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Thorpe Hamlet Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thorpe Hamlet has recorded 288 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Thorpe Hamlet crimes were 4,015. The crime rate of Thorpe Hamlet in 2024 was 94.81 (year) or 7.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thorpe Hamlet were around 3,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.82 (year) or 6.82 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thorpe Hamlet)CrimesRank (Thorpe Hamlet)CrimesRank (Thorpe Hamlet)
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
Sewell59 12915 12842 12
Eaton44 13525 13520 13

Thorpe Hamlet 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 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 116 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (106 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 563 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202533
May 202532
April 202540
March 202547
February 202534
January 202535
December 202440
November 202452
October 202453
September 202478
August 202462

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20257
April 202516
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 202419
October 202410
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 1159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 202589
May 2025101
April 202593
March 202570
February 202598
January 202590
December 2024116
November 202484
October 202489
September 202499
August 2024117

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202522
April 202510
March 202518
February 202512
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202418
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 699 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202534
May 202538
April 202535
March 202560
February 202557
January 202563
December 202467
November 2024106
October 202488
September 202464
August 202455

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202517
April 202513
March 202511
February 202514
January 202518
December 202423
November 202424
October 202419
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 20257
April 202518
March 202531
February 202515
January 202522
December 202415
November 202411
October 202427
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

High Crime Locations Thorpe Hamlet in July 2025

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

1. Koblenz Avenue (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prince Of Wales Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Recorder Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. King Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
8. Stracey Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Stuart Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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