Crime Rate in Newton Flotman, ward

Newton Flotman has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 wards in South Norfolk district and the 590th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (East of England), it has the 79th lowest crime rate of 947 wards.

The overall crime rate in Newton Flotman in the last 12 months was 27.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.2% lower than the South Norfolk district average (50.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Newton Flotman’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 48 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 80.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -53.8% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 53 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Newton Flotman ward, the highest concentration of overall crime occurs near Lime Kiln Close, with 11 recorded incidents. Violent and public-order offences happen most frequently around Alan Avenue (9 offences). Both locations are situated within roughly 0.3 miles of each other.