Crime Rate in Hethersett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hethersett

The total recorded crimes in Hethersett, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hethersett crime rate of 11.04 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 Hethersett, encompassing approximately 6,162 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-38.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hethersett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Orville Place with total crimes: 6
  • Vanguard Chase with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hethersett?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Hethersett reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 1,348 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hethersett witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hethersett experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 1,304 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hethersett witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hethersett Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hethersett has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 11.04 ranking 1th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Hethersett crimes were 1,348. The crime rate of Hethersett in 2024 was 218.75 (year) or 18.23 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hethersett were around 1,304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 211.61 (year) or 17.63 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)
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
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

Hethersett 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 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 202414
August 202414
July 202416
June 202416
May 202414
April 202423
March 202411

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249
September 20242
August 202417
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 202414

A total of 598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202534
January 202555
December 202465
November 202422
October 202435
September 202475
August 202433
July 202440
June 202468
May 202452
April 202451
March 202468

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 202417
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 202418
May 202416
April 202422
March 20243

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 202420
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
March 202410

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 202416
August 20244
July 202415
June 20248
May 202422
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
August 20243

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
May 202415
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
July 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241

High Crime Locations Hethersett in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
2. Orville Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Vanguard Chase (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Colney Lane (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Little Melton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Ringwood Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Watton Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Briar Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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