Total Crime Rate
9.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Drake Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hethersett , and the 40th 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 Drake Close (NR9 3JS) in the last 12 months was 9.0 per 1,000 residents and was 80.3% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Drake Close (NR9 3JS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Old Orchard, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Haconsfield (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hethersett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Old Orchard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ullswater Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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