UNICORN YARD, NR3 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR3 3AL

UNICORN YARD, NR3 3AL, Norwich has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.44 per 1,000 population. This NR3 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR3 3AL, encompassing approximately 1713 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR3 3AL area, explore the NR3 3AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

NR3 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • New Mills Yard with total crimes: 9
  • St Lawrence Lane with total crimes: 6

UNICORN YARD, NR3 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2148.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences1912.26-45.71%
Shoplifting1011.09-28.57%
Burglary65.8420.00%
Other theft43.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft42.33300.00%
Public order42.33-42.86%
Other crime32.3350.00%
Robbery31.75200.00%
Drugs31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons11.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3559.5334.62%
Anti-social behaviour2120.435.00%
Shoplifting1412.2627.27%
Public order78.17-53.33%
Other theft64.09-33.33%
Burglary53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.92-70.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Drugs21.17-60.00%
Robbery11.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2664.7836.84%
Anti-social behaviour2015.17-13.04%
Public order1511.6736.36%
Shoplifting118.75266.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.42100.00%
Other theft95.8428.57%
Burglary55.25400.00%
Drugs52.9266.67%
Theft from the person22.92100.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Bicycle theft21.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Robbery21.170.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2347.8615.00%
Violence and sexual offences1913.42-17.39%
Public order1111.0983.33%
Other theft76.4216.67%
Bicycle theft64.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.50-58.33%
Shoplifting32.92-72.73%
Drugs31.7550.00%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2356.03-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour2013.4217.65%
Criminal damage and arson1211.6720.00%
Shoplifting117.001000.00%
Bicycle theft76.4275.00%
Public order64.09-33.33%
Other theft63.50-40.00%
Burglary43.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.3350.00%
Drugs21.75-60.00%
Robbery11.17-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2654.86-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour1715.17-41.38%
Other theft109.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.84100.00%
Public order95.84-18.18%
Burglary55.25150.00%
Drugs52.92400.00%
Bicycle theft42.9233.33%
Robbery32.3350.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Theft from the person11.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.58-88.89%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3765.9568.18%
Anti-social behaviour2921.5993.33%
Public order1116.9283.33%
Shoplifting96.42350.00%
Other theft55.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.92-28.57%
Bicycle theft32.92200.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Burglary21.75-50.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Robbery21.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-50.00%
Drugs11.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2245.52-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour1512.84-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson78.75-12.50%
Other theft64.090.00%
Public order63.50-40.00%
Robbery43.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.33300.00%
Burglary42.330.00%
Drugs32.33200.00%
Other crime31.75200.00%
Shoplifting21.75-77.78%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3251.94-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour1618.68-20.00%
Public order109.34150.00%
Shoplifting95.84350.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.25-27.27%
Robbery54.670.00%
Burglary42.9233.33%
Other crime12.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3854.2822.58%
Anti-social behaviour2022.1817.65%
Criminal damage and arson1111.6710.00%
Other theft66.420.00%
Public order43.50-20.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Shoplifting21.75-66.67%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft21.17-66.67%
Drugs21.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-83.33%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3154.8614.81%
Anti-social behaviour1718.0954.55%
Criminal damage and arson109.92-16.67%
Shoplifting65.84-14.29%
Other theft63.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft63.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime63.50500.00%
Public order53.50-28.57%
Drugs32.9250.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2752.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson1215.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.000.00%
Other theft86.420.00%
Public order74.670.00%
Shoplifting74.090.00%
Bicycle theft74.090.00%
Other crime34.090.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202420
June 202423
May 202420
April 202417
March 202429
February 202415
January 202416
December 202320
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202435
July 202426
June 202419
May 202423
April 202426
March 202437
February 202422
January 202432
December 202338
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20243
May 202411
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 20246
April 20249
March 202411
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR3 3AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. New Mills Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. St Lawrence Lane
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Coslany Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Westwick Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 6. St Giles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ten Bell Lane
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Mandela Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lower Goat Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. St Margarets Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Indigo Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fye Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sayers Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Valentine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Fishers Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Robert Gybson Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Pottergate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Charing Cross
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. St Andrews Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Balderston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Muspole Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Upper Green Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Oak Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rosemary Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Key And Castle Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1