Total Crime Rate
64.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Lane area has the 10th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Brooke , and the 87th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Long Lane (NR14 8LY) in the last 12 months was 64.7 per 1,000 residents and was 319.9% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 41.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 92.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Lane (NR14 8LY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 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 | Bancroft Close | Under investigation |
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