Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilberforce Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe , and the 50th 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 Wilberforce Road (NR5 8NQ) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 77.3% lower than the Bowthorpe average (83.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilberforce Road (NR5 8NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Ladysmock Way. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bowthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fowell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Calthorpe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Calthorpe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Ladysmock Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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