Norfolk Constabulary

Is Norwich South Safe?

Crime statistics for Norwich South. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 2,838 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,838 Crimes (last 12 months)
18.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓3.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,838 total crimes recorded in Norwich South

Violent Crime
986 34.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
381 13.4%
Shoplifting
343 12.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
267 9.4%
Public Order
204 7.2%
Other Theft
163 5.7%
Burglary
103 3.6%
Vehicle Crime
101 3.6%
Bicycle Theft
73 2.6%
Drugs
70 2.5%
Other Crime
68 2.4%
Robbery
35 1.2%
Possession of Weapons
25 0.9%
Theft from Person
19 0.7%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Norwich South — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwich South safe?

Norwich South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,838 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Norwich South are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Norwich South in the last 12 months?

2,838 crimes were recorded in Norwich South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 3.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,936 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 986 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Norwich South?

The most common crime in Norwich South is Violent Crime, with 986 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Norwich South increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Norwich South is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.3% — from 2,936 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,838 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Norwich South?

Norwich South has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Norwich South compare to the Norfolk Constabulary average?

Norwich South has a safety score of 8/100, while the Norfolk Constabulary force area average is 20/100. Norwich South is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Norwich South?

18.9% of crimes recorded in Norwich South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Norfolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Norwich South?

986 violent crimes were recorded in Norwich South in the last 12 months — representing 34.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 381 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Norwich South last updated?

The crime data for Norwich South was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Norwich South with other areas?

You can compare Norwich South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.