Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alexander Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bressingham & Burston , and the 118th 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 Alexander Close (NR15 2RJ) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.2% lower than the Bressingham & Burston average (39.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alexander Close (NR15 2RJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hubbard Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Welholme'S Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bressingham & Burston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Blenheim Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Patrick Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welholme'S Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Welholme'S Close | — |
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