Crime Rate in Thorpe Hamlet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorpe Hamlet

The total recorded crimes in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, UK in March 2025 are around 283 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorpe Hamlet crime rate of 6.68 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
Thorpe Hamlet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Koblenz Avenue with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Prince Of Wales Road with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Thorpe Hamlet has recorded 283 crimes with crime rate of 6.68 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norwich)CrimesRank (Norwich)CrimesRank (Norwich)
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
Sewell80 11915 12842 12
Eaton50 13525 13520 13

Thorpe Hamlet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (170 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (60 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202598
January 202590
December 2024116
November 202484
October 202489
September 202499
August 2024117
July 2024102
June 2024170
May 2024102
April 202494

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 755 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202534
January 202535
December 202440
November 202452
October 202453
September 202478
August 202462
July 202462
June 2024170
May 202469
April 202453

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202518
December 202423
November 202424
October 202419
September 202412
August 202415
July 202420
June 202448
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 257 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202418
September 202421
August 202420
July 202428
June 202456
May 202417
April 202420

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

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
March 202512
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 202419
October 202410
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202515
January 202522
December 202415
November 202411
October 202427
September 202414
August 202417
July 202417
June 202422
May 202411
April 202415

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 796 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202557
January 202563
December 202467
November 2024106
October 202488
September 202464
August 202455
July 202459
June 202450
May 202467
April 202460

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247

High Crime Locations Thorpe Hamlet in March 2025

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

1. Koblenz Avenue (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting33
Other theft2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Prince Of Wales Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. William Kett Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
6. Geoffrey Watling Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Upper King Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Queen Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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