Burglary Rates in Wensum

Norwich, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

3.66 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,581

103.3 per 1,000 residents

9% above the UK average37% above the East of England regional average

How does Wensum rank?

Within Norwich

4 of 13 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

69th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Jan 26

Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

700

44%

Other Crime

427

27%

Anti-social Behaviour

225

14%

Burglary

Vehicle Crime

Shoplifting

Drug Offences

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Wensum

Source: Census 2021 · 6,677 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 26%Terraced 33%Flats 32%

The most common property type in Wensum is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.