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Crime in Old Lakenham

Old Lakenham had 204 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 123.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 16 Norwich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle Norwich area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

NR1, Norwich · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Lakenham

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123.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
6 of 16Norwich rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common84 in 3 months

Month by month

53 Apr 56 May 62 Jun 77 Jul 58 Aug 69 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Lakenham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8441%
shoplifting4522%
anti-social behaviour2110%
criminal damage136%
other crime115%
theft94%
public order63%
burglary42%

Old Lakenham against Norwich

TypeOld Lakenham per 1,000Middle Norwich areaChange
Violence5146.6▲ 29%
Burglary2.42.6–
Vehicle crime2.43–
Anti-social behaviour12.714.8▼ 19%
Theft and robbery8.59.1▼ 18%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Norwich161.7▲ 4%
Old Lakenham123.7▲ 19%
Tuckswood116.4▲ 24%
Lakenham115.7▲ 10%
Eaton Rise56.1▼ 6%
Trowse53.8▼ 11%
Eaton27.3▲ 5%
See every Norwich area ranked on the crime in Norwich page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Old Lakenham a safe area?

Old Lakenham had about 123.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 6 of 16 Norwich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Lakenham?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (84), followed by shoplifting (45) and anti-social behaviour (21).