Crime Rate in South Wymondham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Wymondham

The total recorded crimes in South Wymondham, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Wymondham crime rate of 17.15 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-25.64% decrease)
  • Other crime: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
South Wymondham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 27
  • Penfold Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Postmill Close with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the South Wymondham has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 17.15 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)
Hethersett68 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon50 4828 4714 2
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
Newton Flotman8 2390 2087 21
Brooke2 2670 2271 25
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

South 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202539
December 202425
November 202425
October 202435
September 202425
August 202425
July 202437
June 202440
May 202427
April 202430
March 202422

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 183 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202518
December 202415
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202419
July 202413
June 202412
May 202422
April 20249
March 202414

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242
April 202411
March 20245

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
March 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 South Wymondham in February 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total27
Other crime16
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Penfold Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Postmill Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Quail Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Elder Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Silfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lapwing Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Folly Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Kimberley Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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