Total Crime Rate
3.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wood View Court area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in New Costessey , and the 8th lowest crime rate of 436 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 93.5% lower than the New Costessey average (56.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Wood View Court (NR5 0HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hill Crest, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Grove Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In New Costessey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Grove Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | West Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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