Crime Rates at Merchant Way, Norwich, NR6 5HS

Merchant Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hellesdon South East , and the 121st lowest 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 Merchant Way (NR6 5HS) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 76.6% lower than the Hellesdon South East average (69.9 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merchant Way (NR6 5HS), the main crime hotspot is near Spynke Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.