Total Crime Rate
94.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devon Way area has the 5th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Brooke , and the 41st highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Devon Way (NR14 8GE) in the last 12 months was 94.7 per 1,000 residents and was 514.6% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 48.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 101.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devon Way (NR14 8GE), the main crime hotspot is near Charolais Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Kirby Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barn Meadow | Under investigation |
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