Crime Rate in Diss & Roydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Diss & Roydon

The total recorded crimes in Diss & Roydon, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Diss & Roydon crime rate of 4.82 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 Diss & Roydon, encompassing approximately 12,447 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Diss & Roydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 4

How safe is Diss & Roydon?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Diss & Roydon reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 828 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Diss & Roydon witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Diss & Roydon experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 714 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Diss & Roydon witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Diss & Roydon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Diss & Roydon has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 4.82 ranking 3th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Diss & Roydon crimes were 828. The crime rate of Diss & Roydon in 2024 was 66.52 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Diss & Roydon were around 714 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.36 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Diss & Roydon)CrimesRank (Diss & Roydon)CrimesRank (Diss & Roydon)
Hethersett142 11,348 11,304 1
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
Wicklewood10 19127 18139 17
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

Diss & Roydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202519
February 202518
January 202520
December 202427
November 202429
October 202421
September 202429
August 202416
July 202423
June 202462
May 202417

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 202414
August 202414
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

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

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

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202516
February 202513
January 202516
December 202410
November 202421
October 20248
September 202412
August 202422
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Diss & Roydon in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Shuckford Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grigg Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Redhill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beehive Yard (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Skelton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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