Crime Rates at Harry Barber Close, Norwich, NR5 9DY

Harry Barber Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe , and the 158th 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 Harry Barber Close (NR5 9DY) in the last 12 months was 53.8 per 1,000 residents and was 35.8% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 43.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harry Barber Close (NR5 9DY), the main crime hotspot is near Swafield Street. Police recorded 75 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.