Total Crime Rate
70.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broom Close area has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North , and the 65th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
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 Broom Close (NR8 6FS) in the last 12 months was 70.6 per 1,000 residents and was 154.6% higher than the Taverham North average (27.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 37.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broom Close (NR8 6FS), the main crime hotspot is near Hinks Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Taverham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bill Todd Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bill Todd Way | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hinks Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Breck Farm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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