NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR20 3AQ

NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AQ, Breckland has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.85 per 1,000 population. This NR20 3AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR20 postcode area, which has experienced 47 crimes and a crime rate of 2.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR20 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR20 3AQ, encompassing approximately 1041 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR20 3AQ area, explore the NR20 3AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR20 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Bath Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Walk with total crimes: 3

NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1127.8522.22%
Violence and sexual offences610.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.760.00%
Other crime23.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Public order11.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.64-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour26.720.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.850.00%
Shoplifting612.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.840.00%
Other theft11.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.97-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson412.480.00%
Shoplifting33.84-25.00%
Other theft32.880.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.6577.78%
Anti-social behaviour515.370.00%
Shoplifting44.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.84-50.00%
Other theft33.84-50.00%
Other crime12.880.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.77-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson88.64-11.11%
Other theft67.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.76150.00%
Shoplifting24.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2137.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson920.1780.00%
Shoplifting48.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.84100.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.17-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson56.720.00%
Shoplifting54.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour14.80-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1331.69160.00%
Shoplifting712.48250.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.72400.00%
Other crime34.800.00%
Bicycle theft12.880.00%
Burglary10.96-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary519.21150.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.80-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.80200.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.68-20.00%
Burglary23.840.00%
Other theft11.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.760.00%
Shoplifting44.800.00%
Other theft33.840.00%
Vehicle crime22.880.00%
Other crime11.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202413
May 202416
April 20249
March 202421
February 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231

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
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 NR20 3AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bath Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chapel Walk
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. John Bates Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ramillies Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Harold Whitby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1