Crime Rates at Lime Close, Harleston, IP20 9DG

Lime Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 436 local areas in South Norfolk .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lime Close (IP20 9DG) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 61.3% lower than the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole average (32.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lime Close (IP20 9DG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Malthouse Court, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bullock Fair Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.