Total Crime Rate
45.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barberry Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North , and the 133rd 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 Barberry Close (NR8 6YH) in the last 12 months was 45.7 per 1,000 residents and was 64.8% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -51.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 30.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barberry Close (NR8 6YH), the main crime hotspot is near Beech Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 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 | Drugs | Fir Covert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Beech Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadgate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Beech Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Beech Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Beech Avenue | Under investigation |
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