Total Crime Rate
27.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Foxes Close area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Brooke , and the 211th lowest crime rate of 436 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 Foxes Close (NR14 7TY) in the last 12 months was 27.8 per 1,000 residents and was 108.6% higher than the Brooke average (13.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Foxes Close (NR14 7TY), the main crime hotspot is near Norwich Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Crown Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Norwich Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Framingham Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Highland | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kiln Close | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Brickle Wood Avenue | Under investigation |
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