Total Crime Rate
50.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hazel Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Central Wymondham , and the 119th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
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 Hazel Close (NR18 0UP) in the last 12 months was 50.3 per 1,000 residents and was 31.8% lower 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 8 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 266.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hazel Close (NR18 0UP), the main crime hotspot is near Browick Road. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 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 | Dogwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dogwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Browick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Browick Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Monarch Close | — |
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