Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bidewell Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Drayton North , and the 188th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bidewell Close (NR8 6AP) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 29.0% higher than the Drayton North average (26.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bidewell Close (NR8 6AP), the main crime hotspot is near Hall Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Drayton North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Herbert Nursey Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Herbert Nursey Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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