BOWTHORPE ROAD, NR5 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR5 8AB

BOWTHORPE ROAD, NR5 8AB, Norwich has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This NR5 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR5 postcode area, which has experienced 242 crimes and a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR5 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR5 8AB, encompassing approximately 2741 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR5 8AB area, explore the NR5 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR5 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beverley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Godric Place with total crimes: 3
  • Irstead Road with total crimes: 2

BOWTHORPE ROAD, NR5 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.029.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.38-62.50%
Drugs21.090.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.85-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.92200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.21-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.74100.00%
Other theft32.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1133.33%
Drugs11.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.58-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.92-42.86%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.58-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson74.0116.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.55200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.67500.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.57500.00%
Other theft42.1933.33%
Public order21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.30-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour34.74-25.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9445.45%
Criminal damage and arson65.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19100.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.010.00%
Public order42.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 202411
March 202418
February 20243
January 20241
December 202313
November 202316
October 202311

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

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR5 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beverley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Godric Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Irstead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fellowes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bixley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Earlham Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. B1108
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bowthorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Roe Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Cadge Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Earlham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1