Crime Rate in Cringleford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cringleford

The total recorded crimes in Cringleford, South Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cringleford crime rate of 9.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Cringleford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Round House Way with total crimes: 6
  • Cantley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • The Pines with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the South Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the South Norfolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Cringleford has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 9.20 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cringleford)CrimesRank (Cringleford)CrimesRank (Cringleford)
Hethersett131 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon62 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham84 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey75 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse29 7478 5406 5
North Wymondham36 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave25 10333 7383 6
New Costessey32 6320 8329 9
Stratton27 9312 9346 7
Harleston19 13230 14341 8
Ditchingham & Earsham22 11289 11321 10
Central Wymondham21 12274 12295 11
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross19 15202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole18 16247 13200 14
Bressingham & Burston19 14128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham13 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood6 22127 18139 17
Easton18 1797 1982 23
Forncett6 2062 25102 19
Thurlton8 1978 2188 20
Newton Flotman4 2390 2087 21
Hempnall6 2150 2677 24
Bunwell3 2466 2384 22
Brooke3 2570 2271 25
Rockland2 2665 2451 26

Cringleford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202512
April 202512
March 202516
February 20257
January 202518
December 202412
November 202412
October 20245

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cringleford in July 2025

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

1. Round House Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cantley Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Pines (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Newmarket Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Viola Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Round House Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Peregrine Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lavender Drive (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Harmer Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Freesia Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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