Total Crime Rate
43.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Norwich Road area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Brooke , and the 146th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
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 Norwich Road (NR14 7QX) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 180.4% higher than the Brooke average (15.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 30.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norwich Road (NR14 7QX), the main crime hotspot is near Kiln Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brooke| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kiln Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crown Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Wandrille Close | Under investigation |
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