Total Crime Rate
24.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knudsen Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hempnall , and the 176th 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 Knudsen Close (NR15 2LX) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 192.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knudsen Close (NR15 2LX), the main crime hotspot is near Roberts Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hempnall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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