Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marshall Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 215th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
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 Marshall Close (NR5 0ED) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% lower than the New Costessey average (61.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marshall Close (NR5 0ED), the main crime hotspot is near Wilkins Court. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In New Costessey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Joe Ellis Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arnfield Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holworthy Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beecheno Road | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Skoner Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Skoner Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beecheno Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lushington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lushington Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lushington Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Houghton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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