Total Crime Rate
651.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Allan Bedford Crescent area has the highest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey , and the 2nd 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 Allan Bedford Crescent (NR8 5HH) in the last 12 months was 651.4 per 1,000 residents and was 966.3% higher than the New Costessey average (61.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 186 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 112.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 54 (≈ 117.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Allan Bedford Crescent (NR8 5HH), the main crime hotspot is near Linnet Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 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 | Possession of weapons | Kestrel Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
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