NR2 1QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR2 1QE

NR2 1QE, Norwich has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 178.75 per 1,000 population. This NR2 1QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR2 postcode area, which has experienced 341 crimes and a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR2 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR2 1QE, encompassing approximately 1465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR2 1QE area, explore the NR2 1QE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-8.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-26.87% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)

NR2 1QE 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

NR2 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80178.75-8.05%
Anti-social behaviour4954.58-26.87%
Shoplifting3533.43-14.63%
Public order2023.8817.65%
Criminal damage and arson1413.64133.33%
Drugs139.5585.71%
Other theft138.8744.44%
Bicycle theft98.8750.00%
Theft from the person96.1480.00%
Robbery76.1475.00%
Burglary54.78-28.57%
Possession of weapons33.41-57.14%
Other crime32.05200.00%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87180.8033.85%
Anti-social behaviour6759.3611.67%
Shoplifting4145.71-10.87%
Public order1727.9741.67%
Other theft911.60-10.00%
Burglary76.140.00%
Drugs74.78-30.00%
Possession of weapons74.78133.33%
Bicycle theft64.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.09-64.71%
Theft from the person54.0925.00%
Robbery43.4133.33%
Vehicle crime12.73-50.00%
Other crime10.68-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65169.883.17%
Anti-social behaviour6044.355.26%
Shoplifting4640.93-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson1731.3888.89%
Public order1211.60-42.86%
Drugs108.19-9.09%
Other theft106.8242.86%
Burglary76.82600.00%
Other crime54.7825.00%
Bicycle theft53.41-37.50%
Theft from the person43.41-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.7350.00%
Robbery32.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63166.4714.55%
Anti-social behaviour5742.985.56%
Shoplifting5238.89-18.75%
Public order2135.48-12.50%
Drugs1114.33120.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.50-35.71%
Bicycle theft86.14-20.00%
Other theft75.46-46.15%
Theft from the person54.780.00%
Other crime43.41100.00%
Robbery32.7350.00%
Possession of weapons22.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.68-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64177.38-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences5543.66-20.29%
Anti-social behaviour5437.52-12.90%
Public order2436.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson1416.37-30.00%
Other theft139.55-7.14%
Bicycle theft108.87-9.09%
Burglary66.82-53.85%
Possession of weapons64.090.00%
Drugs54.09-37.50%
Theft from the person53.41150.00%
Other crime23.41100.00%
Robbery21.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69200.58-8.00%
Shoplifting6847.0823.64%
Anti-social behaviour6246.3929.17%
Criminal damage and arson2042.3025.00%
Public order2013.640.00%
Other theft1413.6416.67%
Burglary139.551200.00%
Bicycle theft118.87120.00%
Drugs87.50-33.33%
Robbery45.46300.00%
Theft from the person22.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75171.2474.42%
Shoplifting5551.1722.22%
Anti-social behaviour4837.52-21.31%
Public order2032.7517.65%
Criminal damage and arson1613.6477.78%
Drugs1210.92-14.29%
Other theft128.1933.33%
Bicycle theft58.19-16.67%
Theft from the person43.410.00%
Possession of weapons12.73-80.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.68-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61151.4624.49%
Shoplifting4541.62-22.41%
Violence and sexual offences4330.70-17.31%
Public order1729.34-39.29%
Drugs1411.6040.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.55-30.77%
Other theft96.14-57.14%
Bicycle theft66.14100.00%
Possession of weapons54.09400.00%
Theft from the person43.41-60.00%
Other crime42.730.00%
Robbery22.73-33.33%
Burglary21.36-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58175.3411.54%
Violence and sexual offences5239.57-38.82%
Anti-social behaviour4935.48-7.55%
Public order2833.43133.33%
Other theft2119.1031.25%
Criminal damage and arson1314.33-7.14%
Drugs108.8742.86%
Theft from the person106.8266.67%
Burglary76.82250.00%
Bicycle theft34.78-62.50%
Robbery32.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.36-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85181.4841.67%
Anti-social behaviour5357.99-3.64%
Shoplifting5236.1610.64%
Other theft1635.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1410.9216.67%
Public order129.55-61.29%
Bicycle theft88.19-20.00%
Drugs75.46-30.00%
Theft from the person64.7850.00%
Possession of weapons64.09100.00%
Robbery34.0950.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other crime21.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60180.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour5540.9312.24%
Shoplifting4737.52-4.08%
Public order3132.0763.16%
Other theft2421.1526.32%
Criminal damage and arson1216.37-25.00%
Drugs108.19-16.67%
Bicycle theft106.82-33.33%
Theft from the person46.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.73200.00%
Possession of weapons32.05-50.00%
Robbery22.05-50.00%
Burglary21.36-50.00%
Other crime21.36-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70185.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour4947.760.00%
Shoplifting4933.430.00%
Public order1933.430.00%
Other theft1912.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson1612.960.00%
Bicycle theft1510.920.00%
Drugs1210.230.00%
Possession of weapons68.190.00%
Theft from the person54.090.00%
Burglary43.410.00%
Robbery42.730.00%
Other crime32.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 664 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202467
July 202460
June 202457
May 202454
April 202462
March 202448
February 202461
January 202449
December 202353
November 202355
October 202349

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20248
March 202412
February 202414
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202487
July 202465
June 202463
May 202455
April 202469
March 202475
February 202443
January 202452
December 202385
November 202360
October 202370

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 202417
June 20249
May 202414
April 202420
March 202416
February 20249
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202412
June 202421
May 202424
April 202420
March 202420
February 202417
January 202428
December 202312
November 202331
October 202319

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 202413
April 202414
March 202412
February 20249
January 202421
December 202316
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 612 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202441
July 202446
June 202452
May 202464
April 202468
March 202455
February 202445
January 202458
December 202352
November 202347
October 202349

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 202413
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR2 1QE 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. Queen Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Stephens Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    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. Winalls Yard
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Chapel Field North
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Lawrence Lane
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Coslany Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Stepping Lane
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Agricultural Hall Plain
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Lion And Castle Yard
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Police Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Golden Ball Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Theatre Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Giles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Upper St Giles Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 29. Farmers Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lower Goat Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1