Crime Rate in Newton Flotman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newton Flotman

The total recorded crimes in Newton Flotman, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newton Flotman crime rate of 36.22 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 Newton Flotman, encompassing approximately 220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Newton Flotman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Olive Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Greenways with total crimes: 2
  • Christopher Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Newton Flotman?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Newton Flotman demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 90 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newton Flotman recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newton Flotman had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 87 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newton Flotman recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newton Flotman Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Newton Flotman has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 36.22 ranking 23th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Newton Flotman crimes were 90. The crime rate of Newton Flotman in 2024 was 407.42 (year) or 33.95 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newton Flotman were around 87 crimes with yearly crime rate of 393.84 (year) or 32.82 (month) ranking 21 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
Forncett8 2262 25102 19
Bunwell9 1966 2384 22
Thurlton8 2178 2188 20
Brooke2 2670 2271 25
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Newton Flotman 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 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 202410
May 20244
March 20241

High Crime Locations Newton Flotman in February 2025

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

1. Olive Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Greenways (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Christopher Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Cargate Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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