Crime Rate in Old Costessey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Costessey

The total recorded crimes in Old Costessey, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Costessey crime rate of 4.14 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 Old Costessey, encompassing approximately 13,044 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Old Costessey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Gage Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Prince Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Old Costessey?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Old Costessey reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 892 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Costessey witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Old Costessey experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 651 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Costessey witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Old Costessey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Old Costessey Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Old Costessey has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 3th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Old Costessey crimes were 892. The crime rate of Old Costessey in 2024 was 68.38 (year) or 5.70 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Costessey were around 651 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.91 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)
Hethersett68 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon50 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham68 2906 2519 4
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse26 5478 5406 5
Loddon & Chedgrave19 7333 7383 6
North Wymondham20 6421 6205 13
Stratton13 14312 9346 7
Harleston15 12230 14341 8
New Costessey16 11320 8329 9
Cringleford18 8310 10181 15
Central Wymondham18 9274 12295 11
Ditchingham & Earsham16 10289 11321 10
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross14 13202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole10 17247 13200 14
Easton13 1597 1982 23
Bressingham & Burston9 20128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham9 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood13 16127 18139 17
Forncett8 2262 25102 19
Bunwell9 1966 2384 22
Thurlton8 2178 2188 20
Newton Flotman8 2390 2087 21
Brooke2 2670 2271 25
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Old Costessey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 202417
October 202415
September 202421
August 202439
July 202419
June 202442
May 202424
April 202418
March 202430

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202414
October 202412
September 20243
August 20243
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248
April 20244
March 202417

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202427
September 202414
August 202415
July 202416
June 202440
May 202417
April 202419
March 202412

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
June 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Old Costessey in February 2025

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

1. Ernest Gage Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Prince Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fieldfare Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Tower Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Britannia Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. West End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Husenbeth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Hazel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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