Crime Rate in Old Costessey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Costessey

The total recorded crimes in Old Costessey, South Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Costessey crime rate of 5.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Old Costessey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Gage Avenue with total crimes: 22
  • Prince Close with total crimes: 5
  • Tower Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the South Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the South Norfolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Old Costessey has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 5.75 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Costessey)CrimesRank (Old Costessey)CrimesRank (Old Costessey)
Hethersett131 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon62 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham84 2906 2519 4
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse29 7478 5406 5
North Wymondham36 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave25 10333 7383 6
New Costessey32 6320 8329 9
Stratton27 9312 9346 7
Harleston19 13230 14341 8
Cringleford28 8310 10181 15
Ditchingham & Earsham22 11289 11321 10
Central Wymondham21 12274 12295 11
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross19 15202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole18 16247 13200 14
Bressingham & Burston19 14128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham13 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood6 22127 18139 17
Easton18 1797 1982 23
Forncett6 2062 25102 19
Thurlton8 1978 2188 20
Newton Flotman4 2390 2087 21
Hempnall6 2150 2677 24
Bunwell3 2466 2384 22
Brooke3 2570 2271 25
Rockland2 2665 2451 26

Old Costessey 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202414
October 202412

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202514
April 202521
March 202519
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 202417
October 202415

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202521
April 202516
March 202518
February 202518
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202427

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
December 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Old Costessey in July 2025

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

1. Ernest Gage Avenue (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Prince Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Tower Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Bullace Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Britannia Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fieldfare Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Elm Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peacock Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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