FRIENDS ROAD, NR5 8HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR5 8HN

FRIENDS ROAD, NR5 8HN, Norwich has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This NR5 8HN 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 8HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR5 8HN, encompassing approximately 2534 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NR5 8HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Beverley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fellowes Close with total crimes: 2

FRIENDS ROAD, NR5 8HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.86-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.39-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.3827.27%
Public order75.5240.00%
Shoplifting62.76-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.97100.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.17120.00%
Shoplifting104.34233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.940.00%
Public order51.9766.67%
Other theft31.970.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Burglary10.79-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.28150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.97-28.57%
Other theft31.970.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Shoplifting31.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-83.33%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.73-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37100.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Burglary21.18-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.17-40.00%
Shoplifting125.92300.00%
Burglary34.7350.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.38525.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.86200.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Other crime20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-90.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.94-40.00%
Public order52.370.00%
Other crime31.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.68-9.09%
Shoplifting53.94400.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2920.121350.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.44-8.33%
Robbery24.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.860.00%
Other theft34.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 202415
March 202425
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 202329
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 202412
April 202412
March 20243
February 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Beverley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Fellowes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Charge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penryn Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keable Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hanbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Salter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1