Total Crime Rate
51.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Queens Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hethersett , and the 113th highest crime rate of 436 local areas in South Norfolk .
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 Queens Road (NR9 3DB) in the last 12 months was 51.4 per 1,000 residents and was 0.2% lower than the Hethersett average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Robbery ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queens Road (NR9 3DB), the main crime hotspot is near Cann'S Lane. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hethersett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bailey Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Bailey Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Old Orchard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitegates Close | Under investigation |
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