Crime Rate in Hethersett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hethersett

The total recorded crimes in Hethersett, South Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hethersett crime rate of 21.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Hethersett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the South Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the South Norfolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hethersett has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 21.26 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hethersett)CrimesRank (Hethersett)CrimesRank (Hethersett)
Diss & Roydon62 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham84 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey75 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse29 7478 5406 5
North Wymondham36 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave25 10333 7383 6
New Costessey32 6320 8329 9
Stratton27 9312 9346 7
Harleston19 13230 14341 8
Cringleford28 8310 10181 15
Ditchingham & Earsham22 11289 11321 10
Central Wymondham21 12274 12295 11
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross19 15202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole18 16247 13200 14
Bressingham & Burston19 14128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham13 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood6 22127 18139 17
Easton18 1797 1982 23
Forncett6 2062 25102 19
Thurlton8 1978 2188 20
Newton Flotman4 2390 2087 21
Hempnall6 2150 2677 24
Bunwell3 2466 2384 22
Brooke3 2570 2271 25
Rockland2 2665 2451 26

Hethersett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202519
April 202518
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202555
May 202574
April 202537
March 202537
February 202534
January 202555
December 202465
November 202422
October 202435

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
February 20253
December 20244

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202519
May 202510
April 202516
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202510
April 20252
March 202517
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 202417
October 20245

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
March 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 202420
October 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hethersett in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Colney Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Hart'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
6. Little Melton Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Little Melton Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Horseshoe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Park Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cantley Lane South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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