Crime Rate in Hingham & Deopham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hingham & Deopham

The total recorded crimes in Hingham & Deopham, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hingham & Deopham crime rate of 7.93 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 Hingham & Deopham, encompassing approximately 1,386 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hingham & Deopham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Low Street with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Corner with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hingham & Deopham?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Hingham & Deopham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 155 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hingham & Deopham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Hingham & Deopham had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 114 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hingham & Deopham recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hingham & Deopham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hingham & Deopham has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 7.93 ranking 17th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Hingham & Deopham crimes were 155. The crime rate of Hingham & Deopham in 2024 was 111.77 (year) or 9.31 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hingham & Deopham were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.20 (year) or 6.85 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hingham & Deopham)CrimesRank (Hingham & Deopham)CrimesRank (Hingham & Deopham)
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
Wicklewood10 19127 18139 17
Newton Flotman10 1890 2087 21
Forncett4 2462 25102 19
Easton8 2097 1982 23
Thurlton3 2578 2188 20
Bunwell6 2166 2384 22
Brooke6 2270 2271 25
Hempnall4 2350 2677 24
Rockland3 2665 2451 26

Hingham & Deopham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 202412
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hingham & Deopham in May 2025

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

1. Low Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Mill Corner (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kings Head Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Hingham Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. The Fields (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Copper Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Watton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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