Total Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Plantation Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hellesdon North West , and the 201st lowest 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 Plantation Road (NR6 5RH) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 55.4% lower than the Hellesdon North West average (58.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Plantation Road (NR6 5RH), the main crime hotspot is near Woodland Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hellesdon North West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Margaret Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bernham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bernham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairways | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Westwood Drive | Under investigation |
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