Total Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charles Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Plumstead , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
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 Charles Close (NR12 8TT) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% lower than the Plumstead average (39.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Charles Close (NR12 8TT), the main crime hotspot is near The Avenue. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Plumstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Avenue | Under investigation |
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