Total Crime Rate
14.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hornbeam Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Sprowston East , and the 112th 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 Hornbeam Close (NR7 8LW) in the last 12 months was 14.9 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% lower than the Sprowston East average (39.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hornbeam Close (NR7 8LW), the main crime hotspot is near Cere Road. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Plantation Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ilex Court | Under investigation |
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