Total Crime Rate
38.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Peter Pulling Drive area has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 170th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
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 Peter Pulling Drive (NR8 5GN) in the last 12 months was 38.5 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Peter Pulling Drive (NR8 5GN), 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Bittern Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Kestrel Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Ron Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poethlyn Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poethlyn Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Crossbill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Waxwing Way | Under investigation |
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