Crime Rates at Southalls Way, Norwich, NR3 4SJ

Southalls Way area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

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 Southalls Way (NR3 4SJ) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.7% lower than the Sewell average (75.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Southalls Way (NR3 4SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Maltby Court. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.