Crime Rates at St James Way, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2PL

St James Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bressingham & Burston , and the 84th highest crime rate of 436 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 St James Way (NR15 2PL) in the last 12 months was 62.9 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% higher than the Bressingham & Burston average (47.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St James Way (NR15 2PL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Street, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Michaels Road (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.