Crime in Bowthorpe, Norwich
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Bowthorpe Hall Road Map | Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Dereham Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Swafield Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near The Hedgerows Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Wild Apple Close Map | Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Kerville Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Skoner Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ladysmock Way Map | Bicycle theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Walcot Close Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Stylman Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
We are currently reviewing public feedback and our own data and will update with a new priority shortly.
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
Activities taken in line with former priorities.
Actioned: 21 May 2026
We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with the priority that we will have for Norwich West for the next three months:
Operation Focus patrols in areas identified for anti-social behaviour and serious violence.
Issued: 20 Mar 2026
Status Update
To address this priority, we have:
- Carried out patrols across Norwich West areas, focusing on our hotspot areas where see more anti-social behaviour, which includes our green spaces.
- Regular patrols around key schools in the area – dealing with ongoing parking and anti-social behaviour issues.
- Carrying out Street Surgeries around key locations to speak to the public and local people around any local concerns.
- Regular visits and engagements with the Baseline charity on Knowland Grove.
- We have continued with our key relationship with the UEA; attending meetings, offering support to security around issues and safeguarding and being a reassuring presence on campus and the local area.
- Regular visits to our local libraries and retail locations to support with any anti-social behaviour and theft related issues.
- Continued engagement with Asylum Hotel, working with staff and occupants around safeguarding and community cohesion.
- We continue to carry out stop searches on individuals where officers have the power to.
We encourage you to report any anti-social behaviour by reporting on the Norfolk Police website.
Actioned: 20 May 2026
Engagement Events
Pop Up Street Surgery - Vauxhall Street
meetingCome and meet us and raise any local issues or concerns in your neighbourhood.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Vauxhall Street, Norwich
SNAP Pop Up Surgery - Jubilee Park
meetingCome along and speak to our local officers if you have any issues or concerns in your neighbourhood.
1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Long John Hill, Norwich NR1 2EX
Pop up Surgery - Bowthorpe Shopping Centre
meetingCome and meet us to raise any issues or local concerns at Bowthorpe Shopping Centre.
11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Roys, Bowthorpe Shopping Centre, Wendene, Norwich NR5 9HA
Pop Up Street Surgery - Chalfont Walk (Shops)
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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Chalfont Walk, Norwich
Pop Up Surgery - Baseline Centre
meetingCome along and speak to our local officers if you have any issues or concerns in your neighbourhood.
3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Baseline Centre, 65-67 Knowland Grove, Norwich NR5 8YD
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