Crime Rates at Norman Close, Long Meadow, Worcester, WR4 0HS

Norman Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in St Nicholas , and the 44th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .

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 Norman Close (WR4 0HS) in the last 12 months was 18.5 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% lower than the St Nicholas average (39.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norman Close (WR4 0HS), the main crime hotspot is near Martindale Close. Police recorded 68 crimes here, including 43 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.