Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meredith Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hellesdon North West , and the 158th 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 Meredith Road (NR6 6PF) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 34.3% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meredith Road (NR6 6PF), the main crime hotspot is near Meredith Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 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 | Other theft | Bernham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Wood View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bernham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meredith Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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