Total Crime Rate
51.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harpsfield area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bowthorpe , and the 151st 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 Harpsfield (NR5 9LG) in the last 12 months was 51.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.2% 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 Other crime 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harpsfield (NR5 9LG), the main crime hotspot is near Cooke Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 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 | Other theft | Morgan Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Harsnett Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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