Crime Rate in Cringleford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cringleford

The total recorded crimes in Cringleford, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cringleford crime rate of 5.91 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 Cringleford, encompassing approximately 3,043 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Cringleford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Round House Way with total crimes: 5
  • Jasmine Walk with total crimes: 4
  • College Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cringleford?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Cringleford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 310 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cringleford witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cringleford had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 181 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cringleford recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Cringleford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cringleford Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Cringleford has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 ranking 8th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Cringleford crimes were 310. The crime rate of Cringleford in 2024 was 101.85 (year) or 8.49 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cringleford were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.47 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)
Hethersett68 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon50 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham68 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey54 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse26 5478 5406 5
Loddon & Chedgrave19 7333 7383 6
North Wymondham20 6421 6205 13
Stratton13 14312 9346 7
Harleston15 12230 14341 8
New Costessey16 11320 8329 9
Central Wymondham18 9274 12295 11
Ditchingham & Earsham16 10289 11321 10
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross14 13202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole10 17247 13200 14
Easton13 1597 1982 23
Bressingham & Burston9 20128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham9 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood13 16127 18139 17
Forncett8 2262 25102 19
Bunwell9 1966 2384 22
Thurlton8 2178 2188 20
Newton Flotman8 2390 2087 21
Brooke2 2670 2271 25
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Cringleford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202518
December 202412
November 202412
October 20245
September 202418
August 202418
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cringleford in February 2025

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

1. Round House Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Jasmine Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. College Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Low Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Raven Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newmarket Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Viola Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Aspen Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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