Total Crime Rate
29.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Post Office Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Blofield with South Walsham , and the 224th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Post Office Road (NR13 4AQ) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 18.3% higher than the Blofield with South Walsham average (24.7 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Post Office Road (NR13 4AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blofield with South Walsham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Andrew'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Edmund'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Orchard Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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