Total Crime Rate
96.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Broom Close area has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Taverham North , and the 40th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
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 Broom Close (NR8 6FS) in the last 12 months was 96.5 per 1,000 residents and was 264.3% higher than the Taverham North average (26.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 58.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 47.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broom Close (NR8 6FS), the main crime hotspot is near Breck Farm Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Breck Farm Lane | Under investigation |
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