Crime in Lakenham, Norwich
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Lakenfields Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Peterkin Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Scarlet Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Birkbeck Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Ice House Lane Map | Other theft: 2Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Arnold Miller Close Map | Other crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Stratford Drive Map | Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Barrett Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sunny Hill Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
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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 South 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 South areas, focusing on our hotspot areas where see more anti-social behaviour, which includes our green spaces.
- We continue to carry out stop searches on individuals where officers have the power to.
- 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 to our local libraries and retail locations to support with any anti-social behaviour and theft related issues.
- We have built on and maintained relations with City College.
We encourage you to report any anti-social behaviour by reporting on the Norfolk Police website.
Actioned: 20 May 2026
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Pop Up Street Surgery - Jubilee Park
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Pop Up Street Surgery - Bowthorpe Shopping Centre
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Pop Up Street Surgery - Chalfont Walk Shops
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Chalfont Walk, Norwich, Norfolk
Pop Up Street Surgery - Baseline Centre
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3:30 PM — 5:00 PM
Baseline Centre, 65-67 Knowland Grove, Norwich NR5 8YD
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