Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alder Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North , and the 90th lowest 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 Alder Way (NR8 6YD) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 56.2% 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alder Way (NR8 6YD), the main crime hotspot is near Peddars Way. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Melton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Exchange Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Peddars Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Peddars Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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