NR5 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR5 8BW

NR5 8BW, Norwich has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population. This NR5 8BW 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 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR5 8BW, encompassing approximately 2902 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR5 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earlham West Centre with total crimes: 4
  • Bevan Close with total crimes: 2
  • Augustus Hare Drive with total crimes: 2

NR5 8BW 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.51-42.86%
Other theft32.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Public order10.69-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.65100.00%
Public order44.820.00%
Other crime31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-56.25%
Other theft22.410.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.27-25.00%
Other theft44.13300.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.58220.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.510.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.55-7.14%
Drugs14.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.82-85.19%
Public order11.38-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2715.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.30150.00%
Public order33.45200.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.13-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.510.00%
Public order23.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202414
June 20247
May 202416
April 202412
March 202416
February 20245
January 202413
December 202314
November 202310
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202327
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 8BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Earlham West Centre
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bevan Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Augustus Hare Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Buttermere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Waring Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coniston Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Truman Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Friends Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1