NR1 3QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR1 3QN

NR1 3QN, Norwich has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.74 per 1,000 population. This NR1 3QN 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 3QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR1 3QN, encompassing approximately 3140 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR1 3QN area, explore the NR1 3QN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-18.87% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

NR1 3QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • William Booth Street with total crimes: 21
  • St Peters Street with total crimes: 15

NR1 3QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6369.74-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour4320.06-18.87%
Shoplifting3613.69-10.00%
Public order2111.4675.00%
Other theft126.69100.00%
Drugs113.82120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5033.33%
Theft from the person82.55700.00%
Bicycle theft62.550.00%
Robbery41.9133.33%
Burglary31.27-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7067.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour5322.2917.78%
Shoplifting4016.88-16.67%
Public order1212.749.09%
Other theft63.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.9150.00%
Burglary51.9166.67%
Drugs51.590.00%
Possession of weapons41.59300.00%
Robbery31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4857.96-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour4515.2925.00%
Violence and sexual offences4214.33-10.64%
Public order1113.38-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.5050.00%
Drugs52.87-28.57%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Other crime41.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.27-42.86%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Theft from the person30.96-25.00%
Robbery10.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5258.60-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences4716.5656.67%
Anti-social behaviour3614.979.09%
Public order1311.46-27.78%
Bicycle theft74.140.00%
Drugs72.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-57.14%
Other crime41.91300.00%
Theft from the person41.2733.33%
Robbery31.2750.00%
Other theft30.96-70.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6462.10-7.25%
Anti-social behaviour3320.38-19.51%
Violence and sexual offences3010.51-33.33%
Public order189.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.737.69%
Other theft104.4625.00%
Bicycle theft73.18-22.22%
Possession of weapons62.23500.00%
Burglary41.91-55.56%
Drugs31.27-40.00%
Theft from the person30.9650.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6971.3318.97%
Violence and sexual offences4521.97-19.64%
Anti-social behaviour4114.3378.26%
Public order1813.0638.46%
Criminal damage and arson135.738.33%
Burglary94.14800.00%
Bicycle theft92.87350.00%
Other theft82.8714.29%
Drugs52.55-54.55%
Theft from the person21.590.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5859.8738.10%
Violence and sexual offences5618.4747.37%
Anti-social behaviour2317.83-43.90%
Public order137.32-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson124.14200.00%
Drugs113.8222.22%
Other theft73.50-22.22%
Theft from the person22.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-66.67%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4255.73-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour4113.3828.12%
Violence and sexual offences3813.060.00%
Public order1412.10-44.00%
Drugs94.460.00%
Other theft92.87-52.63%
Bicycle theft62.8720.00%
Possession of weapons51.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Theft from the person20.96-77.78%
Robbery10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.32-87.50%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5264.651.96%
Violence and sexual offences3816.56-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour3212.100.00%
Public order2510.19150.00%
Other theft197.9690.00%
Drugs96.0528.57%
Theft from the person92.8750.00%
Burglary82.87700.00%
Bicycle theft52.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-20.00%
Robbery21.27-33.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5154.7713.33%
Violence and sexual offences4116.245.13%
Anti-social behaviour3213.06-11.11%
Other theft1010.19-52.38%
Public order103.18-60.00%
Drugs73.18-22.22%
Theft from the person62.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft41.59-60.00%
Robbery31.2750.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4568.15-4.26%
Violence and sexual offences3914.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour3612.429.09%
Public order2511.4656.25%
Other theft217.9631.25%
Criminal damage and arson156.697.14%
Bicycle theft104.7811.11%
Drugs93.18-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.87400.00%
Possession of weapons31.59-40.00%
Robbery20.96-50.00%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.64-83.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4765.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences3914.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.420.00%
Other theft1610.510.00%
Public order165.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.100.00%
Drugs104.460.00%
Bicycle theft93.180.00%
Burglary62.870.00%
Possession of weapons51.910.00%
Robbery41.590.00%
Theft from the person31.270.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202453
July 202445
June 202436
May 202433
April 202441
March 202423
February 202441
January 202432
December 202332
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 202418
April 202418
March 202413
February 202414
January 202425
December 202310
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202470
July 202442
June 202447
May 202430
April 202445
March 202456
February 202438
January 202438
December 202341
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 202419
December 202310
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 604 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202440
July 202448
June 202452
May 202464
April 202469
March 202458
February 202442
January 202452
December 202351
November 202345
October 202347

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR1 3QN 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. 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
  • 3. St Peters Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. St Stephens Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Orford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Castle Meadow
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Guildhall Hill
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Arcade Street
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brooke Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cranworth Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 12. Winalls Yard
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Chapel Field North
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Stepping Lane
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Ber Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Lion And Castle Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Golden Ball Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Theatre Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. St Giles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 23. Farmers Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Horns Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Crooks Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Lower Goat Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Queens Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Market Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cattle Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1