KEY & CASTLE YARD, NR3 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR3 3RU

KEY & CASTLE YARD, NR3 3RU, Norwich has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.85 per 1,000 population. This NR3 3RU 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 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR3 3RU, encompassing approximately 2512 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)

NR3 3RU 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: 10
  • New Mills Yard with total crimes: 9

KEY & CASTLE YARD, NR3 3RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.8523.81%
Anti-social behaviour1210.3520.00%
Shoplifting114.78-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.380.00%
Public order52.39-28.57%
Other crime41.9933.33%
Burglary31.59-40.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.6431.25%
Shoplifting158.3687.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.9711.11%
Public order73.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.79-45.45%
Burglary52.39150.00%
Other crime31.99200.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Other theft21.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.37266.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.3812.50%
Shoplifting83.5860.00%
Public order73.18-22.22%
Other theft62.7950.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Drugs20.80-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.70-5.88%
Public order96.37800.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5833.33%
Shoplifting53.18-50.00%
Drugs51.99400.00%
Other theft41.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-50.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.700.00%
Shoplifting106.77900.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3920.00%
Bicycle theft42.39300.00%
Other theft31.59-40.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-85.71%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.30-26.09%
Public order76.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.79-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-16.67%
Other theft51.9966.67%
Vehicle crime41.990.00%
Drugs21.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.40-83.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 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 offences2327.4635.29%
Anti-social behaviour139.15333.33%
Shoplifting65.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3920.00%
Public order52.3925.00%
Vehicle crime41.9933.33%
Other theft31.590.00%
Drugs31.1950.00%
Possession of weapons21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.100.00%
Shoplifting56.77-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.990.00%
Public order41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Robbery10.80-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.69-5.56%
Shoplifting116.77175.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.3880.00%
Robbery53.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9966.67%
Public order41.9933.33%
Burglary21.590.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.7212.50%
Anti-social behaviour57.16-50.00%
Shoplifting41.99-20.00%
Public order31.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.19-77.78%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.980.00%
Vehicle crime93.580.00%
Shoplifting53.580.00%
Bicycle theft51.990.00%
Public order51.990.00%
Drugs31.990.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 202413
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20235

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202416
June 202416
May 202417
April 202417
March 202423
February 202417
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR3 3RU 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
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. New Mills Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Westwick Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Mandela Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Indigo Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Catherine Wheel Opening
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Barker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Sayers Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Muspole Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Upper Green Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Oak Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rosemary Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Key And Castle Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Martins At Oak Wall Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bakers Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. The Watering
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rose Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Kingsway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Russell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Wingate Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Derby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ely Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lothian Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1