THE RIDGEWAY, NR1 4NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR1 4NB

THE RIDGEWAY, NR1 4NB, Norwich has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.31 per 1,000 population. This NR1 4NB 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 4NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR1 4NB, encompassing approximately 2129 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR1 4NB area, explore the NR1 4NB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NR1 4NB area, visit the NR1 4NB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NR1 4NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knox Close with total crimes: 20
  • A1042 with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

THE RIDGEWAY, NR1 4NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.31-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson87.510.00%
Public order33.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Other crime20.94-71.43%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.0254.55%
Other crime77.98-41.67%
Public order23.290.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1213.6233.33%
Violence and sexual offences115.63-35.29%
Public order25.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-75.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.316.25%
Other crime97.9880.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.23300.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.43-23.81%
Other crime57.51-37.50%
Other theft42.35100.00%
Public order31.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.84-12.50%
Other crime89.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.760.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.60-4.00%
Other crime611.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88100.00%
Shoplifting31.88200.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.884.17%
Criminal damage and arson1011.7411.11%
Other crime94.70-10.00%
Drugs24.23100.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.4884.62%
Other crime1011.2711.11%
Criminal damage and arson94.70350.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.230.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.96-23.53%
Other crime96.10800.00%
Public order34.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.74-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson27.98-33.33%
Public order20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.47-90.91%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.130.00%
Other crime118.450.00%
Other theft55.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 202410
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202412
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202411
June 202417
May 202416
April 202421
March 202424
February 202425
January 202424
December 202313
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 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 4NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Knox Close
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. A1042
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gerald Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Borrowdale Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valley Side Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Firwood Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Croftholme Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Heartsease Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Plumstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Honey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1