Total Crime Rate
126.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tower Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 23rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Tower Close (NR8 5AY) in the last 12 months was 126.2 per 1,000 residents and was 106.5% higher than the New Costessey average (61.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 37.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 700.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tower Close (NR8 5AY), the main crime hotspot is near Tower Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In New Costessey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tower Hill Park | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tower Hill Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tower Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Tower Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tower Close | — |
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