Total Crime Rate
61.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ipswich Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bressingham & Burston , and the 96th highest 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 Ipswich Road (NR15 2TF) in the last 12 months was 61.9 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% higher 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 12 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ipswich Road (NR15 2TF), the main crime hotspot is near Lime Tree Avenue. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bressingham & Burston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Close | — |
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