Crime Rate in Hingham & Deopham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hingham & Deopham

The total recorded crimes in Hingham & Deopham, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hingham & Deopham crime rate of 6.49 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hingham & Deopham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 3
  • Low Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wymondham 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Hingham & Deopham has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 18th 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.

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
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

Hingham & Deopham 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (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 Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 202412
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Low Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wymondham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Greenacre Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Granary Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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