NR2 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR2 2LJ

NR2 2LJ, Norwich has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.90 per 1,000 population. This NR2 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR2 2LJ, encompassing approximately 1452 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR2 2LJ area, explore the NR2 2LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR2 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranworth Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Albert Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Howard Street with total crimes: 3

NR2 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.90180.00%
Public order39.64200.00%
Bicycle theft22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-25.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.130.00%
Bicycle theft12.750.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.26-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06-50.00%
Shoplifting21.38-33.33%
Burglary11.38-66.67%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.7766.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.44-60.00%
Burglary32.75200.00%
Shoplifting32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Public order11.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.9042.86%
Public order36.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.820.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.64-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8250.00%
Other theft12.06-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.88-33.33%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.08-41.67%
Other theft34.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Bicycle theft12.06-50.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.7750.00%
Public order28.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-83.33%
Other theft10.69-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.510.00%
Vehicle crime44.130.00%
Other theft32.750.00%
Robbery22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR2 2LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cranworth Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Albert Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Howard Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trix Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lady Mary Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grove Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hill Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. St Alban'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Grove Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Thomas Wyatt Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1