Crime Rates at Mendham Close, Norwich, NR1 2JU

Mendham Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Lakenham , and the 206th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

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 Mendham Close (NR1 2JU) in the last 12 months was 70.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% lower than the Lakenham average (103.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Mendham Close (NR1 2JU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ninham Street, where police recorded 110 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cavell Road (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.