NR2 4AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR2 4AZ

NR2 4AZ, Norwich has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.41 per 1,000 population. This NR2 4AZ 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 4AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR2 4AZ, encompassing approximately 5213 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR2 4AZ area, explore the NR2 4AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

NR2 4AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paragon Place with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • New Mills Yard with total crimes: 9

NR2 4AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.413.85%
Anti-social behaviour215.18-4.55%
Shoplifting134.03-31.58%
Public order112.4957.14%
Burglary52.11400.00%
Drugs40.9633.33%
Other theft30.77-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.5850.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.6113.04%
Anti-social behaviour224.9922.22%
Shoplifting194.2211.76%
Public order73.64-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.34-54.55%
Other theft50.960.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.18-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour184.415.88%
Shoplifting173.4530.77%
Public order163.2645.45%
Criminal damage and arson113.07-15.38%
Other theft52.11-50.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.7268.42%
Anti-social behaviour176.14-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson133.2644.44%
Shoplifting132.4918.18%
Public order112.4937.50%
Other theft102.1125.00%
Drugs41.92100.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.8457.14%
Violence and sexual offences194.22-34.48%
Shoplifting113.6422.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.11125.00%
Other theft81.7333.33%
Public order81.53-11.11%
Burglary41.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.84-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour145.56-39.13%
Public order92.69-18.18%
Shoplifting91.73-59.09%
Other theft61.7350.00%
Drugs51.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-60.00%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Burglary40.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.8317.24%
Anti-social behaviour236.5276.92%
Shoplifting224.41144.44%
Public order114.22175.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1142.86%
Other theft41.92-42.86%
Other crime30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Burglary20.58-71.43%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.07-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour135.56-27.78%
Shoplifting92.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-12.50%
Other theft71.3440.00%
Burglary71.34133.33%
Drugs51.340.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Robbery10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.7138.46%
Shoplifting153.4587.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.8833.33%
Other theft51.530.00%
Robbery40.96-20.00%
Public order40.77-42.86%
Burglary30.770.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5419.05%
Anti-social behaviour134.808.33%
Shoplifting82.4914.29%
Public order71.53250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-33.33%
Other theft51.15-44.44%
Robbery50.960.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Drugs20.58-60.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.300.00%
Other theft91.730.00%
Shoplifting71.730.00%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Drugs51.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202423
June 202432
May 202419
April 202429
March 202434
February 202429
January 202435
December 202325
November 202321

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202418
June 202417
May 202422
April 202414
March 202423
February 202413
January 202418
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202417
June 202413
May 202411
April 20249
March 202422
February 20249
January 202415
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202416
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR2 4AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paragon Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Mills Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Westwick Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 6. Portway Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 7. Old Palace Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Upper St Giles Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Ten Bell Lane
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Mandela Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alexandra Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Exeter Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Margarets Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greyhound Opening
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Sayers Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West Pottergate
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Valentine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Convent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Chester Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Robert Gybson Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Browne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Russell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Devonshire Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Wingate Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Derby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Ely Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1