Total Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Springwood area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North , and the 46th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Springwood (NR8 6HZ) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 70.5% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springwood (NR8 6HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Acres Way. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Peddars Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Peddars Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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