Crime Rate in New Costessey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Costessey

The total recorded crimes in New Costessey, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Costessey crime rate of 2.31 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 New Costessey, encompassing approximately 6,925 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
New Costessey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • The Linnets with total crimes: 2
  • Hilda Brooks Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is New Costessey?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, New Costessey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 320 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, New Costessey witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, New Costessey experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 329 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, New Costessey witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, New Costessey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

New Costessey Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the New Costessey has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 11th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total New Costessey crimes were 320. The crime rate of New Costessey in 2024 was 46.20 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Costessey were around 329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.50 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 9 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
Old Costessey54 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse26 5478 5406 5
Loddon & Chedgrave19 7333 7383 6
North Wymondham20 6421 6205 13
Stratton13 14312 9346 7
Harleston15 12230 14341 8
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

New Costessey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202412
July 20249
June 202424
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
August 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations New Costessey in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. The Linnets (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hilda Brooks Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oval Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gurney Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. De Grey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wood View Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glenda Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gurney Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Autumn Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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