Total Crime Rate
26.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Colindeep Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sprowston Central , and the 205th lowest 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 Colindeep Lane (NR7 8EQ) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 49.5% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Colindeep Lane (NR7 8EQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rushmore Road (7 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 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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