KING STREET, NR1 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR1 2BU

KING STREET, NR1 2BU, Norwich has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.41 per 1,000 population. This NR1 2BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR1 postcode area, which has experienced 567 crimes and a crime rate of 19.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR1 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR1 2BU, encompassing approximately 3734 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR1 2BU area, explore the NR1 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (16.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)

NR1 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Koblenz Avenue with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

KING STREET, NR1 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5736.4116.33%
Anti-social behaviour3215.26146.15%
Violence and sexual offences198.57-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0940.00%
Public order51.87150.00%
Drugs51.340.00%
Other theft51.34-16.67%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4930.2511.36%
Violence and sexual offences2513.1247.06%
Anti-social behaviour136.6944.44%
Other theft63.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Drugs51.340.00%
Bicycle theft31.340.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4424.63144.44%
Violence and sexual offences1711.7813.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.55-30.77%
Other theft82.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-44.44%
Public order41.34-20.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.81-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences154.82-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour134.028.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.4880.00%
Public order52.410.00%
Other theft41.3433.33%
Bicycle theft31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2620.08-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences196.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.0971.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.21-16.67%
Public order51.34150.00%
Other theft31.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2721.4222.73%
Violence and sexual offences197.23-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour75.0940.00%
Other theft61.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.61-25.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2217.67-29.03%
Violence and sexual offences215.8910.53%
Criminal damage and arson85.62700.00%
Other theft62.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-28.57%
Public order21.34-75.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3120.88-16.22%
Violence and sexual offences198.30-13.64%
Public order85.09166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.1440.00%
Other theft51.8725.00%
Drugs31.34200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3721.15236.36%
Violence and sexual offences229.91-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour55.890.00%
Other theft41.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-55.56%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.95121.43%
Shoplifting118.30-47.62%
Other theft102.95233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.6828.57%
Other crime52.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.34-37.50%
Public order41.34100.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.14-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.14600.00%
Drugs41.870.00%
Other theft31.07-62.50%
Public order20.80-71.43%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2519.81-30.56%
Violence and sexual offences216.6910.53%
Other theft85.62-11.11%
Public order72.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.87-54.55%
Bicycle theft31.34-25.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3626.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences199.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.090.00%
Other theft92.950.00%
Public order72.410.00%
Bicycle theft41.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
July 20249
June 202413
May 202412
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 404 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202449
July 202444
June 202418
May 202426
April 202427
March 202422
February 202431
January 202437
December 202311
November 202321
October 202325
September 202336

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202417
June 202415
May 202419
April 202419
March 202421
February 202419
January 202422
December 202331
November 202314
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR1 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Koblenz Avenue
    Total42
    Shoplifting42
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foulgers Opening
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Geoffrey Watling Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. King Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Music House Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ber Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Finkelgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mariners Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alan Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Carrow Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lily Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Horns Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Albion Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wherry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Cecilia'S Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Old Barge Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Ann Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hobart Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kensington Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Kerrison Road
    Total1
    Drugs1