Crime Rate in South Norfolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Norfolk

The total recorded crimes in South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 681 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Norfolk crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around South Norfolk, encompassing approximately 141,948 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (317) incidents (16.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (8.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (65) incidents (16.07% increase)
South Norfolk Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 51
  • Ernest Gage Avenue with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19

South Norfolk Police Info:

Norfolk Constabulary

How safe is South Norfolk?

To understand the safety of South Norfolk, we need to analyze South Norfolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Norfolk has recorded 8,378 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 59.02 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 292 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,440 crimes with a crime rate of 52.41, ranking it 300 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Norfolk:

    • In 2024, South Norfolk demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 8378 crimes compared to 10835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Norfolk witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Norfolk had fewer crimes than the Norfolk average, with 7,440 crimes compared to 9,864. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, South Norfolk witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Norfolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Norfolk, South Norfolk has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

South Norfolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hethersett (142 crimes), and the safest, Rockland (3 crimes), is 139 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Norfolk.

Similarly, the area of Cringleford, Little Melton & Easton (133 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Thurlton, Haddiscoe & Geldeston (9 crimes), with a difference of 124 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Norfolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hethersett142
Old Costessey65
Diss & Roydon60
South Wymondham59
North Wymondham39

Safest Wards:

Brooke6
Hempnall4
Forncett4
Thurlton3
Rockland3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cringleford, Little Melton & Easton133
Wymondham East & Spooner Row94
Diss & Roydon60
Old Costessey & Queens Hills56
Trowse, Poringland & Stoke Holy Cross43

Safest Areas:

Loddon, Surlingham & Alpington26
Harleston & Pulham25
Hingham, Morley & Barnham Broom19
Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell16
Thurlton, Haddiscoe & Geldeston9

South Norfolk Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Norfolk has recorded 681 crimes with crime rate of 4.80 ranking 301th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2024, the total South Norfolk crimes were 8,378. The crime rate of South Norfolk in 2024 was 59.02 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking it 292 danzarous in the UK. South Norfolk ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Norfolk were around 7,440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.41 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking 300 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, South Norfolk ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of South Norfolk

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland455 76,094 75,733 7
North Norfolk587 56,487 56,153 5
King's Lynn and West Norfolk896 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland752 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth986 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,635 120,999 118,493 1

South Norfolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (317 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (87 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (272 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (80 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (271 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (79 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 223 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (314 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 283 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (235 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (95 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (264 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (86 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (301 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (68 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (284 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (87 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 283 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 514 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202557
March 202547
February 202536
January 202532
December 202430
November 202443
October 202461
September 202461
August 202446
July 202454

A total of 635 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202543
March 202572
February 202547
January 202557
December 202470
November 202495
October 202470
September 202442
August 202465
July 202437

A total of 3047 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 277.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 317 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025317
April 2025272
March 2025271
February 2025223
January 2025314
December 2024283
November 2024235
October 2024264
September 2024301
August 2024284
July 2024283

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 202414

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202518
February 202510
January 20253
December 202410
November 202410
October 202419
September 20249
August 202419
July 20247

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 826 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202580
March 202579
February 202553
January 202546
December 202452
November 202490
October 202486
September 202468
August 202487
July 202498

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202515
February 202512
January 202512
December 202421
November 202434
October 202416
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412

A total of 341 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202544
March 202530
February 202528
January 202532
December 202421
November 202431
October 202428
September 202434
August 202435
July 202436

A total of 482 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202531
March 202549
February 202528
January 202544
December 202439
November 202458
October 202438
September 202452
August 202454
July 202449

A total of 206 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202517
March 202533
February 202516
January 202518
December 202415
November 20247
October 202420
September 202413
August 202422
July 202416

A total of 634 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202556
March 202555
February 202550
January 202563
December 202452
November 202456
October 202454
September 202456
August 202465
July 202462

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241

High Crime Locations South Norfolk in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Norfolk postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Other theft6
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Ernest Gage Avenue (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting20
Public order2
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Penfold Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Upper Stafford Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Other theft1
Burglary1

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