Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Vanguard Chase area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in New Costessey , and the 185th 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 Vanguard Chase (NR5 0UH) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% lower than the New Costessey average (56.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vanguard Chase (NR5 0UH), the main crime hotspot is near Dolphin Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Vanguard Chase | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lion Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Long Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Victory Grove | Under investigation |
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