Crime Rates at Ludlow Road, Norwich, NR5 8AT

This area has the 26th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson , and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

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 This (NR5 8AT) in the last 12 months was 64.0 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% higher than the Nelson average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 39.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode NR5 8AT, the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 88 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.