Total Crime Rate
63.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hethersett , and the 90th highest crime rate of 430 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 Mill Road (NR9 3DP) in the last 12 months was 63.7 per 1,000 residents and was 39.9% higher than the Hethersett average (45.5 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Road (NR9 3DP), the main crime hotspot is near Park Drive. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hethersett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Flowerdew Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pipistrelle Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horseshoe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Curson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Recreation Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pipistrelle Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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