Total Crime Rate
64.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edgefield Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Old Catton and Sprowston West , and the 75th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
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 Edgefield Close (NR6 7HP) in the last 12 months was 64.3 per 1,000 residents and was 68.3% higher 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 6 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edgefield Close (NR6 7HP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 46 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Buxton Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Old Catton and Sprowston West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buxton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
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