GORDON SQUARE, NR1 3HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR1 3HJ

GORDON SQUARE, NR1 3HJ, Norwich has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.71 per 1,000 population. This NR1 3HJ 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 3HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR1 3HJ, encompassing approximately 4899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR1 3HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foulgers Opening with total crimes: 10
  • Brooke Place with total crimes: 8
  • Winalls Yard with total crimes: 6

GORDON SQUARE, NR1 3HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.7130.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.3131.25%
Shoplifting134.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6525.00%
Bicycle theft31.0250.00%
Public order30.61-40.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.275.26%
Anti-social behaviour164.086.67%
Shoplifting133.27-35.00%
Public order52.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.455.26%
Violence and sexual offences194.0826.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.8866.67%
Public order33.06-40.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.22-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.8887.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.06125.00%
Public order51.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.4325.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.10-52.94%
Public order61.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-63.64%
Burglary30.82-50.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2014.6942.86%
Violence and sexual offences174.08-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson113.47120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.240.00%
Burglary61.22500.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.43-17.39%
Shoplifting143.8827.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2266.67%
Public order41.020.00%
Other theft30.82-25.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-80.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.4735.29%
Shoplifting114.69-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.240.00%
Possession of weapons51.84400.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Other theft40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.20-43.33%
Shoplifting123.47-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.4528.57%
Burglary41.840.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.4776.47%
Shoplifting136.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-60.00%
Public order40.82100.00%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0413.33%
Shoplifting133.4762.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.65900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.04-50.00%
Drugs21.43-33.33%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Public order20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.060.00%
Shoplifting82.860.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202415
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202419
June 202415
May 20248
April 202417
March 202419
February 202423
January 202417
December 202330
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202420
June 202419
May 202425
April 202420
March 202414
February 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR1 3HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Foulgers Opening
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Brooke Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Winalls Yard
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ninham Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. Ber Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Finkelgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mariners Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Howard Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southwell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Cherry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lily Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Horns Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Goldwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Queens Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hospital Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. All Saints Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Regina Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rowland Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Gordon Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Holls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hobart Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Walton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kensington Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1