Crime Rate in Town Close: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town Close

The total recorded crimes in Town Close, Norwich, UK in March 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town Close crime rate of 2.32 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 Town Close, encompassing approximately 41,335 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
Town Close Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ninham Street with total crimes: 10
  • Crooks Place with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Town Close?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Town Close demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norwich average, with 1083 crimes compared to 1615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Town Close recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Town Close had fewer crimes than the Norwich average, with 937 crimes compared to 1,423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Town Close recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Close Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Town Close has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 6th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Town Close crimes were 1,083. The crime rate of Town Close in 2024 was 26.20 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town Close were around 937 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.67 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 11 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
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

Town Close Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 202412
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202524
January 202529
December 202427
November 202430
October 202434
September 202433
August 202430
July 202426
June 202444
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
November 202417
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202415
September 202419
August 202426
July 202426
June 202426
May 202417
April 202421

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202525
December 20245
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202426
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Town Close in March 2025

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

1. Ninham Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
2. Crooks Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Howard Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rowington Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Queens Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. St Stephens Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Convent Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Globe Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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