Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elm Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hempnall , and the 175th lowest 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 Elm Close (NR14 8AU) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.0% higher than the Hempnall average (21.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elm Close (NR14 8AU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Old Rectory Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodyard Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hempnall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rosary Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Long Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
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