Crime Rate in Easton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Easton

The total recorded crimes in Easton, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Easton crime rate of 0.13 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 Easton, encompassing approximately 62,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Easton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peacock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Garnett Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 1

How safe is Easton?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Easton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 97 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Easton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Easton had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 82 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Easton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Easton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Easton has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 20th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Easton crimes were 97. The crime rate of Easton in 2024 was 31.84 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Easton were around 82 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.01 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)
Hethersett142 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon60 3828 4714 2
South Wymondham59 4906 2519 4
Old Costessey65 2892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse38 6478 5406 5
North Wymondham39 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave24 11333 7383 6
Stratton18 13312 9346 7
Central Wymondham29 7274 12295 11
Harleston12 16230 14341 8
New Costessey28 8320 8329 9
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole26 9247 13200 14
Ditchingham & Earsham17 14289 11321 10
Cringleford18 12310 10181 15
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross25 10202 15205 12
Bressingham & Burston16 15128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham11 17155 16114 18
Wicklewood10 19127 18139 17
Newton Flotman10 1890 2087 21
Forncett4 2462 25102 19
Thurlton3 2578 2188 20
Bunwell6 2166 2384 22
Brooke6 2270 2271 25
Hempnall4 2350 2677 24
Rockland3 2665 2451 26

Easton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 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 (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
June 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Easton in May 2025

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

1. Peacock Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Garnett Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marlingford Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wheeler Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parker'S Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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