Crime Rates at Colossus Way, Norwich, NR5 0UX

Colossus Way area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 185th highest 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 Colossus Way (NR5 0UX) in the last 12 months was 36.0 per 1,000 residents and was 41.0% 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 Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 31.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Colossus Way (NR5 0UX), the main crime hotspot is near Ernest Gage Avenue. Police recorded 248 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.