Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bawburgh Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 188th 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 Bawburgh Lane (NR5 0TR) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 57.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -65.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bawburgh Lane (NR5 0TR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dr Torrens Way, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lord Nelson Drive (5 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 | Shoplifting | Dr Torrens Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lord Nelson Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Round Well Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bristol Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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