NR8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR8

NR8, South Norfolk has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NR8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NR8, encompassing approximately 22527 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Costessey Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Pyehurn Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Linalls Drive with total crimes: 3

NR8 Crime Map

Postcodes in NR8

The postcode district are associated with the NR8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NR8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences262.1313.04%
Criminal damage and arson61.15100.00%
Other theft50.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.22-20.00%
Public order30.18-62.50%
Shoplifting20.13-50.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232.53-34.29%
Public order81.02100.00%
Other theft50.36-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour50.22-64.29%
Shoplifting40.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.18-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.13100.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Burglary20.09100.00%
Other crime10.09-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences353.68-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour141.55100.00%
Other theft90.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.40-11.11%
Other crime50.36150.00%
Public order40.22100.00%
Shoplifting30.1850.00%
Drugs20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Burglary10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.04-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences382.9318.75%
Criminal damage and arson91.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.400.00%
Other theft30.31-40.00%
Public order20.13-33.33%
Other crime20.090.00%
Shoplifting20.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.09-33.33%
Drugs10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.42-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.31-25.00%
Other theft50.27400.00%
Shoplifting50.2266.67%
Public order30.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.13200.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Burglary20.09-33.33%
Drugs10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162.26-51.52%
Criminal damage and arson80.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.36-20.00%
Public order40.36-33.33%
Burglary30.18200.00%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%
Shoplifting30.13200.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other theft10.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%
Drugs10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences332.71-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.46-9.09%
Public order60.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.270.00%
Other theft40.1833.33%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other crime10.04-66.67%
Burglary10.040.00%
Shoplifting10.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences353.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.551000.00%
Public order100.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Other theft30.180.00%
Other crime30.130.00%
Shoplifting20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Burglary10.09-50.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences282.0921.74%
Public order41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.1833.33%
Other crime30.1850.00%
Other theft30.13200.00%
Burglary20.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.04-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232.00-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour101.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-40.00%
Public order20.13-33.33%
Other crime20.090.00%
Burglary20.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Other theft10.04-83.33%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences262.00-10.34%
Other theft61.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.270.00%
Public order30.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.13-60.00%
Burglary20.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences292.3111.54%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson50.22-16.67%
Other theft40.22100.00%
Vehicle crime30.1850.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Burglary20.09100.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Public order10.04-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences262.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.150.00%
Public order80.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Other theft20.090.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202414
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 202411
January 20241
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202435
June 202438
May 202432
April 202416
March 202433
February 202435
January 202428
December 202323
November 202326
October 202329
September 202326

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Costessey Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Pyehurn Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Linalls Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Coleman Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castle Rise
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rossons Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Fieldfare Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Sir Alfred Munnings Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bahram Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Draper Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mulberry Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Broadgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bardolphs Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jordan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashgrove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Stirling Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Priorswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Acres Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Alder Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Haverscroft Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Trimming Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Drayton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sylvan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Argyll Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Manor Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Peacock Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dunnock Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1