Crime Rates at Cressener Close, Norwich, NR6 5RF

Cressener Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hellesdon North West , and the 76th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Cressener Close (NR6 5RF) in the last 12 months was 65.9 per 1,000 residents and was 5.0% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 47.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cressener Close (NR6 5RF), the main crime hotspot is near Woodland Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.