Crime Rates at Hemmings Close, Norwich, NR5 9EH

Hemmings Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe , and the 102nd 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 Hemmings Close (NR5 9EH) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 55.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hemmings Close (NR5 9EH), the main crime hotspot is near Bowthorpe Hall Road. Police recorded 104 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.