SPROWSTON ROAD, NR3 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR3 4QJ

SPROWSTON ROAD, NR3 4QJ, Norwich has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This NR3 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR3 4QJ, encompassing approximately 7461 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR3 4QJ area, explore the NR3 4QJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NR3 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clare Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Maurice Raes Close with total crimes: 4

SPROWSTON ROAD, NR3 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.17-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour112.14175.00%
Shoplifting51.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Other theft20.27-33.33%
Public order20.27-66.67%
Other crime20.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.0418.18%
Public order63.48-14.29%
Other crime50.80400.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.54-55.56%
Shoplifting30.54-40.00%
Other theft30.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.51-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.95-18.18%
Public order71.21600.00%
Shoplifting50.9425.00%
Other theft40.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.44-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour113.35-45.00%
Vehicle crime61.4720.00%
Other theft50.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-20.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Robbery20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In May 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 offences269.3823.81%
Anti-social behaviour203.48185.71%
Vehicle crime52.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-50.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Shoplifting40.54-20.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3440.00%
Public order60.94200.00%
Shoplifting50.8025.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Other theft20.27-66.67%
Drugs20.27-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.5822.73%
Criminal damage and arson83.620.00%
Other theft61.07200.00%
Vehicle crime60.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.800.00%
Shoplifting40.6733.33%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.3729.41%
Criminal damage and arson82.95300.00%
Public order51.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6725.00%
Possession of weapons30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime30.40200.00%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.23240.00%
Public order42.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5433.33%
Other theft40.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order83.48700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-57.14%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.43-21.05%
Vehicle crime102.01-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour71.34-30.00%
Other theft50.94400.00%
Shoplifting40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.840.00%
Vehicle crime112.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 202420
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 202422
June 202425
May 202426
April 202421
March 202427
February 202422
January 202417
December 20235
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
November 202310
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR3 4QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clare Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Maurice Raes Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Taylors Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Clarke Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Stacy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Magpie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightingale Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southalls Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Gertrude Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crome Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Temple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Long Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Magdalen Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Branford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Layson Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Halcombe Court
    Total1
    Other crime1