Total Crime Rate
14.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harrisons Drive 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 .
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 Harrisons Drive (NR7 9HU) 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harrisons Drive (NR7 9HU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hammond Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Harrisons Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Sprowston East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrisons Drive | Under investigation |
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