Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parana Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sprowston East , 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 Parana Close (NR7 8BQ) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 69.8% lower than the Sprowston East average (39.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Parana Close (NR7 8BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Surrey Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sprowston East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aslake Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parana Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parana Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Trendall Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Peregrine Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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