Total Crime Rate
33.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Magnolia Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 200th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
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 Magnolia Way (NR8 5EH) in the last 12 months was 33.9 per 1,000 residents and was 44.5% lower than the New Costessey average (61.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Magnolia Way (NR8 5EH), the main crime hotspot is near Fieldfare Way. 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 | Bicycle theft | Ron Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poethlyn Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Magnolia Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poethlyn Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Kestrel Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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