Crime Rates at Filby Close, Norwich, NR5 8DS

Filby Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Nelson , and the 108th 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 Filby Close (NR5 8DS) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 17.9% lower than the Nelson average (47.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Filby Close (NR5 8DS), the main crime hotspot is near Horning Close. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.