Total Crime Rate
43.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cuckoofield Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hempnall , and the 144th 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 Cuckoofield Lane (NR14 8BA) in the last 12 months was 43.5 per 1,000 residents and was 99.1% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 39.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cuckoofield Lane (NR14 8BA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cuckoofield Lane (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hempnall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cuckoofield Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ryefield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cuckoofield Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cuckoofield Lane | Under investigation |
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