25 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in South Norfolk
Compare crime rates across all 25 wards in South Norfolk. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | South Wymondham | 95.6 | 70 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Old Costessey | 66.0 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Easton | 65.7 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Cringleford | 61.1 | 42 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Diss & Roydon | 57.7 | 72 | chevron_right |
| 6 | North Wymondham | 51.1 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Loddon & Chedgrave | 50.5 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 43.6 | 34 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Bressingham & Burston | 41.8 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Hethersett | 37.6 | 67 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Harleston | 34.9 | 13 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Stratton | 33.2 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 13 | New Costessey | 33.2 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Ditchingham & Earsham | 32.7 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Central Wymondham | 29.4 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 27.8 | 13 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Bunwell | 26.9 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Newton Flotman | 26.2 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Thurlton | 24.1 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Hingham & Deopham | 23.1 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 19.9 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Wicklewood | 19.3 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Brooke | 16.5 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Rockland | 15.0 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Hempnall | 10.3 | 2 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of South Norfolk has the highest crime rate?
South Wymondham has the highest crime rate in South Norfolk, with 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in South Norfolk?
Hempnall has the lowest crime rate among South Norfolk's wards, with 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does South Norfolk have?
South Norfolk has 25 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.