Total Crime Rate
58.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Terence Avenue area has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sprowston Central , and the 91st highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Terence Avenue (NR7 8EH) in the last 12 months was 58.4 per 1,000 residents and was 11.0% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Terence Avenue (NR7 8EH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Allen'S Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Sprowston Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | School Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albion Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tusting Close | Under investigation |
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