Crime Rates at Blackthorn Close, Norwich, NR6 6DR

Blackthorn Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Catton Grove , and the 164th highest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blackthorn Close (NR6 6DR) in the last 12 months was 106.8 per 1,000 residents and was 8.6% lower than the Catton Grove average (116.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackthorn Close (NR6 6DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bussey Road, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Harmer Road (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.