Total Crime Rate
19.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fox Grove area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Forest , and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fox Grove (NR16 2PS) in the last 12 months was 19.0 per 1,000 residents and was 48.9% lower than the Forest average (37.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fox Grove (NR16 2PS), the main crime hotspot is near Centenary Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Forest| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Market Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Hart Street | Under investigation |
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