Crime Rate in South Wymondham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Wymondham

The total recorded crimes in South Wymondham, South Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Wymondham crime rate of 21.19 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 South Wymondham, encompassing approximately 3,964 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (19) incidents (-52.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
South Wymondham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 32
  • Penfold Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Crane Meadow Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is South Wymondham?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, South Wymondham reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 906 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Wymondham witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, South Wymondham experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 519 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Wymondham witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Wymondham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Wymondham has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 21.19 ranking 2th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total South Wymondham crimes were 906. The crime rate of South Wymondham in 2024 was 228.55 (year) or 19.05 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Wymondham were around 519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.92 (year) or 10.91 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Wymondham)CrimesRank (South Wymondham)CrimesRank (South Wymondham)
Hethersett131 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon62 4828 4714 2
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

South Wymondham 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 33 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202530
May 202530
April 202536
March 202536
February 202529
January 202539
December 202425
November 202425
October 202435

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 202510
March 202519
February 20257
January 20259
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 188 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202540
May 20256
April 202525
March 202520
February 202516
January 202518
December 202415
November 202414
October 202415

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations South Wymondham in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total32
Other crime18
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Penfold Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
3. Crane Meadow Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farrier Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harry Daniels Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Postmill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Folly Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kimberley Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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