Total Crime Rate
39.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vulcan Road North area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove , and the 112th lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Vulcan Road North (NR6 6AP) in the last 12 months was 39.9 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% lower than the Catton Grove average (113.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vulcan Road North (NR6 6AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Gamecock Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Blickling Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Catton Grove| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Arms Park Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gamecock Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gamecock Close | — |
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