Crime Rate in Ditchingham & Earsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ditchingham & Earsham

The total recorded crimes in Ditchingham & Earsham, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ditchingham & Earsham crime rate of 41.00 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 Ditchingham & Earsham, encompassing approximately 390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ditchingham & Earsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 1
  • Alburgh Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ditchingham & Earsham?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Ditchingham & Earsham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 289 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ditchingham & Earsham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ditchingham & Earsham experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 321 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ditchingham & Earsham witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ditchingham & Earsham Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Ditchingham & Earsham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 41.00 ranking 10th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Ditchingham & Earsham crimes were 289. The crime rate of Ditchingham & Earsham in 2024 was 740.65 (year) or 61.72 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ditchingham & Earsham were around 321 crimes with yearly crime rate of 822.66 (year) or 68.55 (month) ranking 10 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
Cringleford18 8310 10181 15
Central Wymondham18 9274 12295 11
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

Ditchingham & Earsham 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20244

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202514
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 20246
August 202416
July 20246
June 202422
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ditchingham & Earsham in February 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rectory Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Alburgh Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Tunbeck Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Sancroft Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Flixton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Norwich Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kell'S Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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