Crime Rate in Wicklewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wicklewood

The total recorded crimes in Wicklewood, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wicklewood crime rate of 45.58 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 Wicklewood, encompassing approximately 219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wicklewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Honingham Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wicklewood?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Wicklewood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 127 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wicklewood recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Wicklewood had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 139 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wicklewood recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wicklewood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wicklewood has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 45.58 ranking 19th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Wicklewood crimes were 127. The crime rate of Wicklewood in 2024 was 578.85 (year) or 48.24 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wicklewood were around 139 crimes with yearly crime rate of 633.55 (year) or 52.80 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wicklewood)CrimesRank (Wicklewood)CrimesRank (Wicklewood)
Hethersett142 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon60 3828 4714 2
South Wymondham59 4906 2519 4
Old Costessey65 2892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse38 6478 5406 5
North Wymondham39 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave24 11333 7383 6
Stratton18 13312 9346 7
Central Wymondham29 7274 12295 11
Harleston12 16230 14341 8
New Costessey28 8320 8329 9
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole26 9247 13200 14
Ditchingham & Earsham17 14289 11321 10
Cringleford18 12310 10181 15
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross25 10202 15205 12
Bressingham & Burston16 15128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham11 17155 16114 18
Newton Flotman10 1890 2087 21
Forncett4 2462 25102 19
Easton8 2097 1982 23
Thurlton3 2578 2188 20
Bunwell6 2166 2384 22
Brooke6 2270 2271 25
Hempnall4 2350 2677 24
Rockland3 2665 2451 26

Wicklewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 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 Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Wicklewood in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Honingham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wymondham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cock Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Robert Andrew Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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