Total Crime Rate
23.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brandon Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hellesdon North West , and the 175th 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 Brandon Close (NR6 5SE) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brandon Close (NR6 5SE), the main crime hotspot is near Ferndale Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Nursery Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Ferndale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Nursery Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Middleton'S Court | Under investigation |
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