Total Crime Rate
41.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Plantation Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in North Walsham East , and the 143rd highest 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 Plantation Road (NR28 9XG) in the last 12 months was 41.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.8% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Plantation Road (NR28 9XG), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodbine Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Valley Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Waterfield Meadows | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sadlers Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hollybush Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Honeysuckle Close | — |
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