Crime Rate in Easton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Easton

The total recorded crimes in Easton, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Easton crime rate of 0.21 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Easton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parker'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Pegg Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oakwood Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Easton has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 15th 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.

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
Ditchingham & Earsham16 10289 11321 10
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross14 13202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole10 17247 13200 14
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

Easton 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Easton in February 2025

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

1. Parker'S Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pegg Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Oakwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. John Howe'S Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Eddington Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wheeler Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Cardinal Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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