Total Crime Rate
25.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Deacon Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hethersett , and the 184th lowest 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 Deacon Drive (NR9 3PP) in the last 12 months was 25.7 per 1,000 residents and was 43.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Deacon Drive (NR9 3PP), the main crime hotspot is near Coachmaker Way. Police recorded 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ullswater Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Close | Under investigation |
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