Total Crime Rate
16.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Street area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole , and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 430 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 The Street (IP21 4JY) in the last 12 months was 16.1 per 1,000 residents and was 46.2% lower than the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole average (30.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Street (IP21 4JY), the main crime hotspot is near The Street. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Syleham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Syleham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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