Total Crime Rate
54.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
47.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Gardyn Croft area has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Taverham North , and the 99th 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 Gardyn Croft (NR8 6UZ) in the last 12 months was 54.2 per 1,000 residents and was 104.8% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 47.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gardyn Croft (NR8 6UZ), the main crime hotspot is near Rossons Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Covey | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rossons Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rossons Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rossons Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Seates | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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