Crime Rates at Beechcroft, Norwich, NR5 0RS

Beechcroft area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 161st 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 Beechcroft (NR5 0RS) in the last 12 months was 22.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Beechcroft (NR5 0RS), the main crime hotspot is near Dereham Road. Police recorded 63 crimes here, including 43 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.