Total Crime Rate
93.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Queensway area has the 10th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Central Wymondham , and the 43rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Queensway (NR18 0LQ) in the last 12 months was 93.0 per 1,000 residents and was 26.0% higher than the Central Wymondham average (73.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 51.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queensway (NR18 0LQ), the main crime hotspot is near Edwin Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Central Wymondham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edwin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edwin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edwin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ethel Gooch Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ethel Gooch Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fern Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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