Crime in Nelson, Norwich
Comprehensive safety analysis for Nelson, localized within Norwich.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 13 | 13 |
| On or near Portway Place Map | Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Ely Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Exeter Street Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Lothian Street Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Paragon Place Map | Possession of weapons: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Alicante Way Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Doris Road Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Maud Street Map | Bicycle theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Helena Road Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Violence
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Reduce violence against women and girls – focus on safety in our night time economy, preventing offending and targeting areas of risk
Vehicles
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Tackling acquisitive crime which is harming communities, in particular theft from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles across the City
Drugs
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Focus on Drug Related anti-social behaviour and Harm across the City
Retail
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Reducing retail crime and ASB, improving the safety for workers and visitors across the City.
Community
Issued: 1 May 2026
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Focus on Community Cohesion – Being well engaged with all of our communities; Working in partnership to build a more inclusive city.
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