Crime Rate in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole

The total recorded crimes in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole crime rate of 38.31 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 Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole, encompassing approximately 678 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rushall Road with total crimes: 4
  • Millers Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole?

To understand the safety of Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole, we need to analyze Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 247 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 200 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 38.31 ranking 9th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole crimes were 247. The crime rate of Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole in 2024 was 363.93 (year) or 30.33 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole were around 200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 294.68 (year) or 24.56 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole)CrimesRank (Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole)CrimesRank (Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole)
Hethersett142 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon60 3828 4714 2
South Wymondham59 4906 2519 4
Old Costessey65 2892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse38 6478 5406 5
North Wymondham39 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave24 11333 7383 6
Stratton18 13312 9346 7
Central Wymondham29 7274 12295 11
Harleston12 16230 14341 8
New Costessey28 8320 8329 9
Ditchingham & Earsham17 14289 11321 10
Cringleford18 12310 10181 15
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross25 10202 15205 12
Bressingham & Burston16 15128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham11 17155 16114 18
Wicklewood10 19127 18139 17
Newton Flotman10 1890 2087 21
Forncett4 2462 25102 19
Easton8 2097 1982 23
Thurlton3 2578 2188 20
Bunwell6 2166 2384 22
Brooke6 2270 2271 25
Hempnall4 2350 2677 24
Rockland3 2665 2451 26

Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 202416
September 20249
August 202414
July 20247
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole postcode area is presented below.

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Rushall Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Millers Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Airstation Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. North Green Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wells Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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