Crime Rates at Palmer Road, Rackheath, Norwich, NR13 6PF

Palmer Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Plumstead , and the 202nd highest 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 Palmer Road (NR13 6PF) in the last 12 months was 32.7 per 1,000 residents and was 17.1% lower than the Plumstead average (39.5 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 Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Palmer Road (NR13 6PF), the main crime hotspot is near Green Lane East. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.