Total Crime Rate
92.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hempstead Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Coastal , and the 40th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hempstead Road (NR25 6JU) in the last 12 months was 92.8 per 1,000 residents and was 72.8% higher than the Coastal average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 46.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hempstead Road (NR25 6JU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Orchard Close, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Eccles Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Coastal| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eccles Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eccles Way | — |
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