WYMER STREET, NR2 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR2 4BJ

WYMER STREET, NR2 4BJ, Norwich has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.14 per 1,000 population. This NR2 4BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR2 postcode area, which has experienced 356 crimes and a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR2 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR2 4BJ, encompassing approximately 5936 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR2 4BJ area, explore the NR2 4BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NR2 4BJ area, visit the NR2 4BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

NR2 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Paragon Place with total crimes: 9

WYMER STREET, NR2 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1411.11%
Anti-social behaviour183.3750.00%
Shoplifting93.03-43.75%
Public order81.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-44.44%
Other theft40.840.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.96-25.00%
Shoplifting163.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.70-7.69%
Public order92.02-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5228.57%
Other theft41.52-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.6526.32%
Anti-social behaviour134.048.33%
Shoplifting122.19140.00%
Public order102.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6840.00%
Other theft71.180.00%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.78-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour123.20-7.69%
Other theft72.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1825.00%
Shoplifting50.84-44.44%
Public order50.8466.67%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.47-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.8730.00%
Shoplifting92.19-52.63%
Other theft51.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-42.86%
Drugs40.67100.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Public order30.67-66.67%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.167.14%
Shoplifting195.05137.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.20-50.00%
Public order91.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5240.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Other theft30.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.657.69%
Anti-social behaviour204.7233.33%
Shoplifting83.370.00%
Burglary51.35400.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8425.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.6236.84%
Anti-social behaviour154.3850.00%
Shoplifting82.5314.29%
Other theft51.3566.67%
Robbery40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6733.33%
Public order30.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.77-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.200.00%
Shoplifting71.6816.67%
Public order61.1850.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-57.14%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.13-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour103.3711.11%
Vehicle crime81.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.35-12.50%
Other theft61.180.00%
Shoplifting61.01-33.33%
Drugs41.010.00%
Public order40.67-33.33%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.34-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4721.05%
Anti-social behaviour93.8712.50%
Shoplifting91.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.52700.00%
Public order61.35200.00%
Other theft61.01200.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Bicycle theft30.67-25.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.590.00%
Shoplifting93.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.520.00%
Bicycle theft41.350.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202412
June 202413
May 202412
April 202413
March 202410
February 202420
January 202415
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202418
June 202424
May 202419
April 202423
March 202430
February 202428
January 202426
December 202319
November 202320
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 202419
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Paragon Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Portway Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Ely Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Valentine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nicholas Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Pottergate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wellington Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goldsmith Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Haslips Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Wymer Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. The Steps
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Waddington Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. West End Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Clifton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Derby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Raglan Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Grapes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heigham Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1