NR2 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR2 4HJ

NR2 4HJ, Norwich has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.91 per 1,000 population. This NR2 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR2 4HJ, encompassing approximately 2415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR2 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • New Mills Yard with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

NR2 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.91-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.4541.67%
Shoplifting117.040.00%
Public order84.5533.33%
Burglary23.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-71.43%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.635.26%
Anti-social behaviour128.28-14.29%
Shoplifting114.97-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.55-30.00%
Public order62.90-33.33%
Burglary42.48300.00%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Drugs10.830.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1934.770.00%
Shoplifting157.877.14%
Anti-social behaviour146.2127.27%
Criminal damage and arson105.80150.00%
Public order94.140.00%
Other theft63.730.00%
Robbery22.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.83-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.81-5.00%
Shoplifting147.8740.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.80120.00%
Public order94.55200.00%
Other theft63.730.00%
Drugs52.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.77-9.09%
Shoplifting108.2811.11%
Other theft64.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-50.00%
Public order32.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Robbery10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.22-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.11-28.57%
Shoplifting94.14-55.00%
Public order63.73-33.33%
Other theft52.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-42.86%
Drugs41.660.00%
Burglary41.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2537.26-3.85%
Shoplifting2010.3542.86%
Anti-social behaviour148.28250.00%
Public order95.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.73-22.22%
Drugs42.9033.33%
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.24-33.33%
Robbery10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.05-3.70%
Shoplifting1410.7627.27%
Criminal damage and arson95.8012.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.73-73.33%
Public order41.660.00%
Burglary41.660.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Possession of weapons31.24200.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Robbery21.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2734.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.18114.29%
Shoplifting116.2110.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.55166.67%
Robbery53.3125.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Burglary41.66300.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.35-5.26%
Shoplifting107.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.14-30.00%
Public order42.90100.00%
Robbery41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-66.67%
Drugs21.24-60.00%
Other theft20.83-60.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-87.50%

In November 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 offences1931.05-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour107.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.1412.50%
Vehicle crime83.7333.33%
Shoplifting83.31-27.27%
Drugs53.310.00%
Other theft52.0725.00%
Bicycle theft42.07300.00%
Burglary31.6650.00%
Public order21.24-71.43%
Other crime20.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.290.00%
Shoplifting1112.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.550.00%
Public order73.310.00%
Vehicle crime62.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Other theft42.070.00%
Robbery31.660.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202414
June 202411
May 20245
April 202410
March 202414
February 20244
January 202415
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202419
June 202419
May 202420
April 202422
March 202425
February 202426
January 202427
December 202318
November 202319
October 202329

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 202420
February 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 12 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
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Mills Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Portway Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 5. Old Palace Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mandela Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Exeter Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Watson Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greyhound Opening
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Sayers Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oak Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Key And Castle Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Martins At Oak Wall Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bakers Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. The Watering
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kingsway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Raynham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Browne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Russell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Devonshire Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Wingate Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Derby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Ely Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Lothian Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1