Total Crime Rate
57.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Foxburrow Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sprowston Central , and the 96th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Foxburrow Road (NR7 8QX) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 8.4% 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -30.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Foxburrow Road (NR7 8QX), the main crime hotspot is near Wilks Farm Drive. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sprowston Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rushmore Close | Under investigation |
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