Crime Rate in Diss & Roydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Diss & Roydon

The total recorded crimes in Diss & Roydon, South Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Diss & Roydon crime rate of 4.98 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 Diss & Roydon, encompassing approximately 12,447 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Diss & Roydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Blomefield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ladbrooke Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Diss & Roydon?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Diss & Roydon reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 828 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Diss & Roydon witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Diss & Roydon experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 714 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Diss & Roydon witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Diss & Roydon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Diss & Roydon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Diss & Roydon has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.98 ranking 4th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Diss & Roydon crimes were 828. The crime rate of Diss & Roydon in 2024 was 66.52 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Diss & Roydon were around 714 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.36 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Diss & Roydon)CrimesRank (Diss & Roydon)CrimesRank (Diss & Roydon)
Hethersett131 11,348 11,304 1
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
Cringleford28 8310 10181 15
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

Diss & Roydon 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 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202534
May 202527
April 202520
March 202519
February 202518
January 202520
December 202427
November 202429
October 202421

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 202516
February 202513
January 202516
December 202410
November 202421
October 20248

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Diss & Roydon in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blomefield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Ladbrooke Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Denmark Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grigg Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Rectory Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Skelton Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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