NR3 1WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR3 1WA

NR3 1WA, Norwich has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.80 per 1,000 population. This NR3 1WA 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 1WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR3 1WA, encompassing approximately 4574 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

NR3 1WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Augustines Street with total crimes: 20
  • New Mills Yard with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

NR3 1WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.8011.43%
Anti-social behaviour148.5316.67%
Shoplifting63.06-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Public order51.31-37.50%
Drugs41.0933.33%
Other crime40.8733.33%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary20.44-77.78%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.65-14.29%
Shoplifting112.62-15.38%
Burglary92.40350.00%
Public order81.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.75-45.45%
Drugs31.31-25.00%
Other theft30.66-62.50%
Other crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour146.12-36.36%
Shoplifting133.06160.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.8483.33%
Other theft82.40100.00%
Public order61.75-25.00%
Drugs41.310.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-60.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.0046.67%
Public order84.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.31150.00%
Burglary51.0966.67%
Shoplifting51.09-44.44%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Drugs40.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.893.23%
Anti-social behaviour157.007.14%
Criminal damage and arson123.28-7.69%
Shoplifting92.62125.00%
Public order61.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-33.33%
Other crime40.87300.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Drugs20.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.643.33%
Anti-social behaviour146.78-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson133.06116.67%
Public order102.840.00%
Vehicle crime62.19100.00%
Drugs61.31200.00%
Other theft51.31150.00%
Shoplifting41.09-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.56111.11%
Public order104.15150.00%
Shoplifting92.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.97-33.33%
Robbery31.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-40.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.34-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour92.62-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson91.97-10.00%
Shoplifting61.97-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.31400.00%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Public order40.87-50.00%
Robbery40.870.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In January 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 offences2316.61-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.03-13.33%
Shoplifting132.84160.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.8442.86%
Public order82.19100.00%
Other theft21.75-60.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
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 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.56-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson73.280.00%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Drugs41.09300.00%
Public order40.87-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.02-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour196.5672.73%
Public order74.15-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.53-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.53-33.33%
Shoplifting51.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.09-55.56%
Other theft40.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Burglary10.66-83.33%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.830.00%
Public order138.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.840.00%
Bicycle theft92.400.00%
Vehicle crime91.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.970.00%
Burglary61.750.00%
Shoplifting61.310.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 202415
April 202414
March 202419
February 20249
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
July 202428
June 202432
May 202432
April 202431
March 202430
February 202412
January 202423
December 202330
November 202330
October 202338

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
October 20231

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 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202413
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 202412
April 202413
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20234
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR3 1WA 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. New Mills Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Magdalen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mandela Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Indigo Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wensum Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fye Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clarke Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Stacy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Magpie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Catherine Wheel Opening
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Magdalen Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Charlton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bedding Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Joseph Lancaster Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Balderston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Muspole Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Thompsons Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Upper Green Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Oak Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rosemary Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Key And Castle Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Martins At Oak Wall Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bakers Road
    Total1
    Public order1