Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Catton Court area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Old Catton and Sprowston West , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Catton Court (NR6 7AJ) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 68.9% lower than the Old Catton and Sprowston West average (38.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Catton Court (NR6 7AJ), the main crime hotspot is near St Faith'S Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Old Catton and Sprowston West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dowding Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodland Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Longland Close | Under investigation |
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