Total Crime Rate
59.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Highfields area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hempnall , and the 92nd highest crime rate of 436 local areas in South 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 Highfields (NR35 2NH) in the last 12 months was 59.9 per 1,000 residents and was 223.8% higher than the Hempnall average (18.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 23.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highfields (NR35 2NH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Suckling Place, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Tensing Street (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Mill Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Mill Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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