Crime Rate in Forncett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forncett

The total recorded crimes in Forncett, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forncett crime rate of 89.99 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 Forncett, encompassing approximately 88 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forncett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Edmunds Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Turnpike with total crimes: 1

How safe is Forncett?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Forncett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 62 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forncett recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Forncett had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 102 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forncett recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forncett Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Forncett has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 89.99 ranking 22th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Forncett crimes were 62. The crime rate of Forncett in 2024 was 697.41 (year) or 58.12 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forncett were around 102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1147.36 (year) or 95.61 (month) ranking 19 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
Easton13 1597 1982 23
Bressingham & Burston9 20128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham9 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood13 16127 18139 17
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

Forncett 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245

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

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Forncett in February 2025

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Edmunds Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Turnpike (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fundenhall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bayes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. William Lant Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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