Total Crime Rate
16.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Priory , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North 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 Mill Close (NR21 7LB) in the last 12 months was 16.0 per 1,000 residents and was 45.8% lower than the Priory average (29.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 82.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Close (NR21 7LB), the main crime hotspot is near River Court. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | River Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | River Court | Under investigation |
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