Crime in Norwich district: statistics, rates and trends

18,420 crimes were recorded in Norwich district in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,793 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Norwich district has the 40th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Norwich district was highest in the year to July 2019 (21,972 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (18,420). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norwich district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.

The largest falls were in robbery (-16%) and possession of weapons (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Norwich district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norwich district recorded 6,793 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Norwich district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norwich district recorded 2,724 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Norwich district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norwich district recorded 2,467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Norwich district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norwich district recorded 1,479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Norwich district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norwich district recorded 1,238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Norwich district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norwich district recorded 936 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Norwich district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norwich district recorded 566 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Norwich district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norwich district recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Norwich district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norwich district recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Norwich district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norwich district recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Norwich district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norwich district recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Norwich district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norwich district recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Norwich district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norwich district recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Norwich district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norwich district recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Norwich district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norwich district.

14 areas within Norwich district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Mancroft had the highest rate (382.8 per 1,000) and Eaton the lowest (44.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Norwich district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norwich district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Norwich district has an estimated population of 147,182. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norwich district sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Norwich district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.