Total Crime Rate
3.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wood View Court area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 7th lowest 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 Wood View Court (NR5 0HR) in the last 12 months was 3.7 per 1,000 residents and was 94.0% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wood View Court (NR5 0HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hill Crest, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chapel Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In New Costessey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jerningham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Crest | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grove Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grove Avenue | — |
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