Total Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Arnold Pitcher Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in North Walsham East , and the 77th 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 Arnold Pitcher Close (NR28 0FG) in the last 12 months was 17.4 per 1,000 residents and was 73.2% lower than the North Walsham East average (64.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arnold Pitcher Close (NR28 0FG), the main crime hotspot is near Preston Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Acorn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Stanley Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Preston Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Preston Road | — |
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