Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Speedwell Way area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Speedwell Way (NR5 9HP) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Speedwell Way (NR5 9HP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elderflower Mews, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Swallowtail Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bowthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Runnel | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bladewater Road | Under investigation |
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