Total Crime Rate
24.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Norwich Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Blakenham , and the 129th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Norwich Road (IP6 0PD) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 43.0% lower than the Blakenham average (42.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norwich Road (IP6 0PD), the main crime hotspot is near De Saumarez Drive. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blakenham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Saumarez Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shrubland Close | — |
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