Total Crime Rate
20.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richardson Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hethersett , and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Richardson Crescent (NR9 3HS) in the last 12 months was 20.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.0% lower than the Hethersett average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richardson Crescent (NR9 3HS), the main crime hotspot is near Horseshoe Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Pipistrelle Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pipistrelle Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horseshoe Road | Under investigation |
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