Total Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchard Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Crome , and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 442 local areas in Norwich .
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 Orchard Close (NR7 9NZ) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 80.8% lower than the Crome average (106.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 69.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Close (NR7 9NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Skelton Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Crome| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Porson Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Porson Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Skelton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Croftholme Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Heartsease Lane | Under investigation |
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