SMITHDALE ROAD, NR5 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR5 0LJ

SMITHDALE ROAD, NR5 0LJ, South Norfolk has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This NR5 0LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR5 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR5 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR5 0LJ, encompassing approximately 2400 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR5 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Gunton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Everson Close with total crimes: 2

SMITHDALE ROAD, NR5 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3333.33%
Shoplifting73.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.00500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-75.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Shoplifting20.83-71.43%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73.7575.00%
Public order12.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.33600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.920.00%
Shoplifting42.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.5025.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.42500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-33.33%
Shoplifting10.83-91.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.17500.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.080.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR5 0LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Gunton Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Everson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. De Grey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. George Low Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Ashtree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kabin Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Sunny Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1