BIRKBECK CLOSE, NR1 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR1 2LA

BIRKBECK CLOSE, NR1 2LA, Norwich has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This NR1 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR1 2LA, encompassing approximately 3778 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR1 2LA area, explore the NR1 2LA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NR1 2LA area, visit the NR1 2LA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR1 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Suncroft with total crimes: 3
  • Birkbeck Close with total crimes: 2

BIRKBECK CLOSE, NR1 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.180.00%
Drugs41.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2077.78%
Criminal damage and arson54.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.320.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.09-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.59266.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.8225.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.82-40.00%
Public order51.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.06300.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.09-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-25.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5372.73%
Public order45.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.67-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson62.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-33.33%
Other crime31.060.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.35200.00%
Possession of weapons31.590.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.200.00%
Public order43.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 202422
May 20246
April 202410
March 202419
February 202411
January 202424
December 202312
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Suncroft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Birkbeck Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Mansfield Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mendham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thatched Pavilion Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Lakenfields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cranage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barrett Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Springbank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gamewell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Keyes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Johns Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Walton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sunny Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Martineau Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Arnold Miller Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1