Crime Rate in North Wymondham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Wymondham

The total recorded crimes in North Wymondham, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Wymondham crime rate of 2.25 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 North Wymondham, encompassing approximately 8,900 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
North Wymondham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is North Wymondham?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, North Wymondham reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 421 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Wymondham witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Wymondham had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 205 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, North Wymondham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Wymondham Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the North Wymondham has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 6th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total North Wymondham crimes were 421. The crime rate of North Wymondham in 2024 was 47.30 (year) or 3.94 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Wymondham were around 205 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.03 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 13 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
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

North Wymondham 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202518
December 202412
November 202412
October 202413
September 202419
August 202417
July 202415
June 202430
May 202428
April 20247
March 202415

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations North Wymondham in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Willow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Maple Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Daisy Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Norwich Common (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Enfield Row (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Norwich Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Abbot Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Snowdrop Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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