ST PAULS SQUARE, NR3 1SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR3 1SN

ST PAULS SQUARE, NR3 1SN, Norwich has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.73 per 1,000 population. This NR3 1SN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR3 postcode area, which has experienced 359 crimes and a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR3 1SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR3 1SN, encompassing approximately 4642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR3 1SN area, explore the NR3 1SN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

NR3 1SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Augustines Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4

ST PAULS SQUARE, NR3 1SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.7310.34%
Anti-social behaviour106.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.1514.29%
Shoplifting51.72-37.50%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Other crime40.860.00%
Public order20.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.22-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.5316.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.250.00%
Shoplifting83.23-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.72-30.00%
Burglary61.51200.00%
Public order61.2950.00%
Other crime41.29100.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other theft20.43-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.39-34.78%
Shoplifting133.23333.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.80150.00%
Other theft92.15125.00%
Public order41.94-55.56%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-50.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.0330.43%
Anti-social behaviour236.4664.29%
Public order94.95125.00%
Burglary61.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.86100.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Shoplifting30.86-40.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.02-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.957.69%
Criminal damage and arson103.02-9.09%
Vehicle crime62.1550.00%
Shoplifting51.2966.67%
Public order41.080.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Drugs30.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.02-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour136.46-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson112.80266.67%
Drugs52.37150.00%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Public order40.86-50.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Shoplifting30.65-57.14%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 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 offences3217.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.8941.67%
Public order83.66300.00%
Shoplifting71.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-57.14%
Robbery20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%

In February 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 offences2013.57-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour124.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.580.00%
Other theft41.5133.33%
Possession of weapons40.86300.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.65-70.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences2113.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.52-7.69%
Shoplifting102.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.15-12.50%
Public order51.5166.67%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.2912.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.03-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.80166.67%
Other theft51.7266.67%
Shoplifting41.080.00%
Public order30.86-57.14%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.22-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour155.3936.36%
Public order73.23-36.36%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.320.00%
Public order112.370.00%
Bicycle theft92.370.00%
Burglary71.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202415
June 202423
May 202414
April 202413
March 202417
February 202412
January 202412
December 202313
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 202425
June 202430
May 202423
April 202430
March 202432
February 202420
January 202421
December 202328
November 202325
October 202334

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202413
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20237

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 202410
April 202411
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR3 1SN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Augustines Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Magdalen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Morley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St Martin-At-Palace Plain
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wensum Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fye Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stacy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Magpie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Catherine Wheel Opening
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Magdalen Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Nightingale Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charlton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bedding Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Joseph Lancaster Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Balderston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Muspole Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Thompsons Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Upper Green Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Wall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Beckham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rose Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Garden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Steward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brewers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1