Total Crime Rate
74.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
59.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Simpson Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in North Walsham Market Cross , and the 66th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Simpson Close (NR28 0HZ) in the last 12 months was 74.4 per 1,000 residents and was 1.2% lower than the North Walsham Market Cross average (75.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 59.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Simpson Close (NR28 0HZ), the main crime hotspot is near King'S Arms Street. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 32 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 | Market Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Mitre Tavern Yard | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Nightclub | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Northfield Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | King'S Arms Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | King'S Arms Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Nightclub | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Nightclub | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Nightclub | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Nightclub | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Nightclub | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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