Total Crime Rate
3.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highfield Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thorpe St Andrew North West , and the 12th 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 Highfield Close (NR7 0RQ) in the last 12 months was 3.8 per 1,000 residents and was 89.7% lower than the Thorpe St Andrew North West average (36.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highfield Close (NR7 0RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Primrose Crescent. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thorpe St Andrew North West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Andrews Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ring Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ring Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gargle Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Primrose Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Primrose Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Catherine Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Catherine Gardens | Under investigation |
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