WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Bowthorpe, Norwich

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bowthorpe, localized within Norwich.

Total Crimes

65
trending_down -9.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

79.49per 1k
trending_down -1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,177

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences29
Anti-social Behaviour10
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Other Theft4
Bicycle Theft3
Shoplifting3
Burglary3
Public Order2
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1
Vehicle Crime1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Norwich district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Norwich

City Average

105.47per 1k

Local Policing

Norwich West

Norfolk Constabulary

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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

AUG1

Pop Up Street Surgery - Vauxhall Street

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Vauxhall Street, Norwich

AUG1

SNAP Pop Up Surgery - Jubilee Park

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Long John Hill, Norwich NR1 2EX

AUG3

Pop up Surgery - Bowthorpe Shopping Centre

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11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Roys, Bowthorpe Shopping Centre, Wendene, Norwich NR5 9HA

AUG3

Pop Up Street Surgery - Chalfont Walk (Shops)

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Chalfont Walk, Norwich

AUG4

Pop Up Surgery - Baseline Centre

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3:30 PM — 5:00 PM

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Baseline Centre, 65-67 Knowland Grove, Norwich NR5 8YD

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