Total Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Barns area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bressingham & Burston , and the 187th 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 The Barns (NR16 1LZ) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 33.2% 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 Other crime 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 ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Barns (NR16 1LZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rectory Lane, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bunwell Street (2 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Barns | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rectory Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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