ORFORD STREET, NR1 3LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR1 3LE

ORFORD STREET, NR1 3LE, Norwich has recorded a total of 267 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.67 per 1,000 population. This NR1 3LE 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 3LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR1 3LE, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR1 3LE area, explore the NR1 3LE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NR1 3LE area, visit the NR1 3LE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-13.40% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)

NR1 3LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 21

ORFORD STREET, NR1 3LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8495.67-13.40%
Anti-social behaviour5630.10-12.50%
Shoplifting3520.06-14.63%
Public order2112.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson157.52200.00%
Drugs125.3733.33%
Other theft124.3033.33%
Theft from the person104.30150.00%
Bicycle theft83.5833.33%
Robbery62.8750.00%
Burglary32.15-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.07-75.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9799.6134.72%
Anti-social behaviour6434.766.67%
Shoplifting4122.93-8.89%
Public order1814.6928.57%
Other theft96.45-18.18%
Drugs93.22-10.00%
Possession of weapons83.22166.67%
Burglary72.870.00%
Bicycle theft62.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-70.59%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Robbery41.4333.33%
Theft from the person41.430.00%
Other crime21.43-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7293.525.88%
Anti-social behaviour6025.8013.21%
Shoplifting4521.50-15.09%
Criminal damage and arson1716.1288.89%
Public order146.09-41.67%
Other theft115.0283.33%
Drugs103.9466.67%
Burglary73.580.00%
Bicycle theft62.51-33.33%
Other crime52.1525.00%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Theft from the person41.430.00%
Possession of weapons31.4350.00%
Robbery31.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6886.714.62%
Anti-social behaviour5324.36-5.36%
Shoplifting5318.99-15.87%
Public order2418.999.09%
Bicycle theft98.60-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.22-40.00%
Drugs63.220.00%
Other theft62.15-53.85%
Other crime42.15300.00%
Theft from the person41.43-20.00%
Robbery31.430.00%
Possession of weapons21.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6597.10-15.58%
Shoplifting6323.29-7.35%
Anti-social behaviour5622.57-9.68%
Public order2220.0622.22%
Criminal damage and arson157.88-21.05%
Other theft135.378.33%
Bicycle theft114.660.00%
Drugs63.94-25.00%
Possession of weapons62.150.00%
Burglary52.15-58.33%
Theft from the person51.79150.00%
Robbery31.79-25.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77106.06-11.49%
Shoplifting6827.5923.64%
Anti-social behaviour6224.3619.23%
Criminal damage and arson1922.210.00%
Public order186.810.00%
Burglary126.451100.00%
Other theft124.300.00%
Bicycle theft114.30120.00%
Drugs83.94-33.33%
Robbery42.87100.00%
Other crime21.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8797.1042.62%
Shoplifting5531.1722.22%
Anti-social behaviour5219.71-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson1918.63137.50%
Public order186.815.88%
Drugs126.450.00%
Other theft124.3050.00%
Bicycle theft54.30-16.67%
Theft from the person41.790.00%
Possession of weapons21.43-60.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6285.2834.78%
Violence and sexual offences6122.21-8.96%
Shoplifting4521.86-25.00%
Public order1716.12-37.04%
Drugs126.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.30-20.00%
Other theft82.87-61.90%
Bicycle theft62.87100.00%
Other crime52.15400.00%
Possession of weapons51.790.00%
Theft from the person41.79-60.00%
Burglary21.43-66.67%
Robbery20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6795.31-28.72%
Shoplifting6024.0115.38%
Anti-social behaviour4621.50-9.80%
Public order2716.48145.45%
Other theft219.6731.25%
Criminal damage and arson107.52-23.08%
Theft from the person103.5825.00%
Drugs93.5812.50%
Burglary63.22500.00%
Vehicle crime42.15300.00%
Bicycle theft31.43-62.50%
Robbery21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9498.1742.42%
Shoplifting5233.6815.56%
Anti-social behaviour5118.63-10.53%
Other theft1618.27-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson135.738.33%
Public order114.66-67.65%
Theft from the person83.94100.00%
Bicycle theft82.87-11.11%
Drugs82.87-27.27%
Possession of weapons62.87200.00%
Robbery32.1550.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6697.46-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour5723.6514.00%
Shoplifting4520.42-8.16%
Public order3416.1254.55%
Other theft2312.1815.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.24-29.41%
Drugs114.300.00%
Bicycle theft93.94-10.00%
Theft from the person43.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Robbery21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.72-66.67%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82102.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour5029.380.00%
Shoplifting4917.920.00%
Public order2217.560.00%
Other theft207.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.170.00%
Drugs116.090.00%
Bicycle theft103.940.00%
Possession of weapons63.580.00%
Burglary52.150.00%
Theft from the person51.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Other crime31.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202417
June 20249
May 202415
April 202419
March 202419
February 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 669 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202464
July 202460
June 202453
May 202456
April 202462
March 202452
February 202462
January 202446
December 202351
November 202357
October 202350

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 920 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202497
July 202472
June 202468
May 202465
April 202477
March 202487
February 202461
January 202467
December 202394
November 202366
October 202382

A total of 246 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202414
June 202424
May 202422
April 202418
March 202418
February 202417
January 202427
December 202311
November 202334
October 202322

A total of 611 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202441
July 202445
June 202453
May 202463
April 202468
March 202455
February 202445
January 202460
December 202352
November 202345
October 202349

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 202421
December 202316
November 202323
October 202320

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
May 20245
April 202412
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20242
February 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. William Booth Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. St Peters Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Stephens Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 8. Orford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Castle Meadow
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guildhall Hill
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Arcade Street
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brooke Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Greyfriars Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Upper King Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Maidstone Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Winalls Yard
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Stepping Lane
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Agricultural Hall Plain
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Lion And Castle Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Golden Ball Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Theatre Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Giles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Boulton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Farmers Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Horns Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Lower Goat Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Kilderkin Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1