Norwich
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Norwich safe?
Crime in Norwich is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Norwich has 8.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Norwich is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.1 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.1 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.0 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 8071 55%
- Shoplifting 1911 13%
- Criminal damage and arson 1763 12%
- Public order 1678 12%
- Other theft 1156 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Norwich has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Norwich has little history of flooding. 3% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 94%
- Some flooding 3%
- More flooding 3%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Norwich.
NorwichNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Norwich?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Norwich is currently Low.
How does crime in Norwich compare with England?
Crime in Norwich is about the same as the England rate. Norwich has 8.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Norwich is safe?
No. These figures are for Norwich as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Norwich?
This Norwich page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report