Crime Rate in Wensum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wensum

The total recorded crimes in Wensum, Norwich, UK in May 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wensum crime rate of 3.64 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 Wensum, encompassing approximately 31,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Wensum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motum Road with total crimes: 9
  • Gentry Place with total crimes: 8
  • Gristock Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wensum?

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

  • Relative to Norwich:

    • In 2024, Wensum demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norwich average, with 1329 crimes compared to 1615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wensum witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

    • In 2023, Wensum had fewer crimes than the Norwich average, with 1,231 crimes compared to 1,423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wensum witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Norwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wensum Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wensum has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 5th out of 12 in the Norwich, UK

In 2024, the total Wensum crimes were 1,329. The crime rate of Wensum in 2024 was 42.82 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Norwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wensum were around 1,231 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.66 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Norwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wensum)CrimesRank (Wensum)CrimesRank (Wensum)
Thorpe Hamlet247 24,015 23,465 1
Mancroft410 14,308 13,089 2
Crome128 31,718 31,703 3
Mile Cross116 41,402 41,365 4
Catton Grove104 61,294 61,185 6
Lakenham85 91,075 101,117 7
Nelson80 101,280 71,004 9
University95 71,111 81,071 8
Town Close87 81,083 9937 11
Bowthorpe74 11944 11964 10
Sewell51 12915 12842 12
Eaton45 13525 13520 13

Wensum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 587 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202535
March 202541
February 202537
January 202545
December 202444
November 202450
October 202442
September 202438
August 202444
July 202442
June 202476
May 202453

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 186 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 202517
December 202411
November 202412
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413
July 202416
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202515
February 20259
January 20258
December 202412
November 202417
October 202414
September 202412
August 202420
July 202416
June 202418
May 202422

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

High Crime Locations Wensum in May 2025

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

1. Motum Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
2. Gentry Place (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gristock Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marl Pit Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cadge Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Randle Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Whistlefish Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Nelson Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nile Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Horning Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.