Total Crime Rate
133.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malthouse Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole , and the 21st highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Malthouse Lane (IP22 5UT) in the last 12 months was 133.1 per 1,000 residents and was 343.7% higher 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 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 125.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 416.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malthouse Lane (IP22 5UT), the main crime hotspot is near Malthouse Lane. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 27 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 | Malthouse Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malthouse Lane | Local resolution |
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