Crime Rates at Wensum Crescent, Norwich, NR6 5DL

Wensum Crescent area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hellesdon North West , and the 167th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .

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 Wensum Crescent (NR6 5DL) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 40.0% lower than the Hellesdon North West average (62.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wensum Crescent (NR6 5DL), the main crime hotspot is near Wensum Valley Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.