Total Crime Rate
84.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Walsham Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sprowston Central , and the 49th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
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 North Walsham Road (NR6 7QQ) in the last 12 months was 84.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.2% higher than the Sprowston Central average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 42.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Walsham Road (NR6 7QQ), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sprowston Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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