Crime Rates at Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7HQ

Rectory Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Buxton , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .

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 Rectory Road (NR12 7HQ) in the last 12 months was 14.1 per 1,000 residents and was 76.4% lower than the Buxton average (59.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rectory Road (NR12 7HQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Westbourne Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St John'S Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.