Total Crime Rate
104.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Green Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 32nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Green Close (NR5 0SU) in the last 12 months was 104.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.2% higher than the New Costessey average (61.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Green Close (NR5 0SU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Johnson Close (8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Johnson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Round Well Road | Under investigation |
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