Total Crime Rate
24.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in North Walsham East , and the 140th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Close (NR28 9HS) in the last 12 months was 24.1 per 1,000 residents and was 55.6% lower than the North Walsham East average (54.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Close (NR28 9HS), the main crime hotspot is near Sadlers Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In North Walsham East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairview Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sadlers Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairview Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Park Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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