The total recorded crimes in Bunwell, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bunwell crime rate of 39.11 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 Bunwell, encompassing approximately 153 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bunwell, we need to analyze Bunwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Norfolk:
In 2024, Bunwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 66 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bunwell recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, Bunwell had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 84 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bunwell recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Bunwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Bunwell has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 39.11 ranking 21th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Bunwell crimes were 66. The crime rate of Bunwell in 2024 was 430.25 (year) or 35.85 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bunwell were around 84 crimes with yearly crime rate of 547.59 (year) or 45.63 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bunwell) | Crimes | Rank (Bunwell) | Crimes | Rank (Bunwell) | |
| Hethersett | 142 | 1 | 1,348 | 1 | 1,304 | 1 |
| Diss & Roydon | 60 | 3 | 828 | 4 | 714 | 2 |
| South Wymondham | 59 | 4 | 906 | 2 | 519 | 4 |
| Old Costessey | 65 | 2 | 892 | 3 | 651 | 3 |
| Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 38 | 6 | 478 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| North Wymondham | 39 | 5 | 421 | 6 | 205 | 13 |
| Loddon & Chedgrave | 24 | 11 | 333 | 7 | 383 | 6 |
| Stratton | 18 | 13 | 312 | 9 | 346 | 7 |
| Central Wymondham | 29 | 7 | 274 | 12 | 295 | 11 |
| Harleston | 12 | 16 | 230 | 14 | 341 | 8 |
| New Costessey | 28 | 8 | 320 | 8 | 329 | 9 |
| Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 26 | 9 | 247 | 13 | 200 | 14 |
| Ditchingham & Earsham | 17 | 14 | 289 | 11 | 321 | 10 |
| Cringleford | 18 | 12 | 310 | 10 | 181 | 15 |
| Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 25 | 10 | 202 | 15 | 205 | 12 |
| Bressingham & Burston | 16 | 15 | 128 | 17 | 145 | 16 |
| Hingham & Deopham | 11 | 17 | 155 | 16 | 114 | 18 |
| Wicklewood | 10 | 19 | 127 | 18 | 139 | 17 |
| Newton Flotman | 10 | 18 | 90 | 20 | 87 | 21 |
| Forncett | 4 | 24 | 62 | 25 | 102 | 19 |
| Easton | 8 | 20 | 97 | 19 | 82 | 23 |
| Thurlton | 3 | 25 | 78 | 21 | 88 | 20 |
| Brooke | 6 | 22 | 70 | 22 | 71 | 25 |
| Hempnall | 4 | 23 | 50 | 26 | 77 | 24 |
| Rockland | 3 | 26 | 65 | 24 | 51 | 26 |
In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bunwell postcode area is presented below.