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

Overview of Crime in NR3 4QL

SPROWSTON ROAD, NR3 4QL, Norwich has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This NR3 4QL 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 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR3 4QL, encompassing approximately 7822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR3 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clare Close with total crimes: 6
  • Maurice Raes Close with total crimes: 4
  • Taylors Buildings with total crimes: 3

SPROWSTON ROAD, NR3 4QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Public order20.26-66.67%
Other crime20.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.80-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.07-30.00%
Public order60.89-14.29%
Other crime40.77300.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%
Other theft30.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.38200.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.20-50.00%
Public order71.28250.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-20.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.084.17%
Anti-social behaviour203.20-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson52.5625.00%
Vehicle crime50.6425.00%
Other theft40.6433.33%
Robbery30.51-25.00%
Burglary30.3850.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.084.35%
Anti-social behaviour233.07187.50%
Robbery42.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-63.64%
Public order30.51-57.14%
Other theft30.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.18-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson112.9422.22%
Anti-social behaviour81.4160.00%
Public order71.02133.33%
Drugs50.8925.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-50.00%
Other theft30.38-50.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.4461.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.7112.50%
Vehicle crime61.15200.00%
Other theft60.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.770.00%
Drugs40.64300.00%
Public order30.51-25.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.75-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-16.67%
Public order40.640.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26100.00%
Other theft20.26-60.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7750.00%
Other theft50.77150.00%
Public order40.64-50.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order83.83700.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.02-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.51100.00%
Other theft20.51-66.67%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.01-21.05%
Vehicle crime131.92-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour61.66-40.00%
Other theft60.77200.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Public order10.260.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.290.00%
Vehicle crime142.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.790.00%
Bicycle theft31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202425
June 202425
May 202424
April 202423
March 202429
February 202418
January 202420
December 20238
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420
May 202423
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clare Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Maurice Raes Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Taylors Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Angel Road
    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. Catherine Wheel Opening
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Magdalen Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Nightingale Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crome Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Eade Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Temple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Long Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Magdalen Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Wall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beckham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Garden Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Steward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Branford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Bell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Halcombe Court
    Total1
    Other crime1