Total Crime Rate
14.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wodehouse Street area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sewell , and the 32nd 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 Wodehouse Street (NR3 4TZ) in the last 12 months was 14.5 per 1,000 residents and was 80.7% lower than the Sewell average (75.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
In the area around Wodehouse Street (NR3 4TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Brewers Court. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sewell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Marlborough Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Magdalen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Bull Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Marlborough Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlborough Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Magdalen Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Allotment Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Old Allotment Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Magdalen Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Magdalen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Bull Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaconsfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brewers Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Charlton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brewers Court | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brewers Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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