The total recorded crimes in Forncett, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forncett crime rate of 44.99 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 Forncett, encompassing approximately 88 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Forncett, we need to analyze Forncett crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Norfolk:
In 2024, Forncett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 62 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forncett recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, Forncett had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 102 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forncett recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Forncett has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Forncett has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 44.99 ranking 24th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Forncett crimes were 62. The crime rate of Forncett in 2024 was 697.41 (year) or 58.12 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Forncett were around 102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1147.36 (year) or 95.61 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Forncett) | Crimes | Rank (Forncett) | Crimes | Rank (Forncett) | |
| Hethersett | 142 | 1 | 1,348 | 1 | 1,304 | 1 |
| Diss & Roydon | 60 | 3 | 828 | 4 | 714 | 2 |
| South Wymondham | 59 | 4 | 906 | 2 | 519 | 4 |
| Old Costessey | 65 | 2 | 892 | 3 | 651 | 3 |
| Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 38 | 6 | 478 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| North Wymondham | 39 | 5 | 421 | 6 | 205 | 13 |
| Loddon & Chedgrave | 24 | 11 | 333 | 7 | 383 | 6 |
| Stratton | 18 | 13 | 312 | 9 | 346 | 7 |
| Central Wymondham | 29 | 7 | 274 | 12 | 295 | 11 |
| Harleston | 12 | 16 | 230 | 14 | 341 | 8 |
| New Costessey | 28 | 8 | 320 | 8 | 329 | 9 |
| Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 26 | 9 | 247 | 13 | 200 | 14 |
| Ditchingham & Earsham | 17 | 14 | 289 | 11 | 321 | 10 |
| Cringleford | 18 | 12 | 310 | 10 | 181 | 15 |
| Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 25 | 10 | 202 | 15 | 205 | 12 |
| Bressingham & Burston | 16 | 15 | 128 | 17 | 145 | 16 |
| Hingham & Deopham | 11 | 17 | 155 | 16 | 114 | 18 |
| Wicklewood | 10 | 19 | 127 | 18 | 139 | 17 |
| Newton Flotman | 10 | 18 | 90 | 20 | 87 | 21 |
| Easton | 8 | 20 | 97 | 19 | 82 | 23 |
| Thurlton | 3 | 25 | 78 | 21 | 88 | 20 |
| Bunwell | 6 | 21 | 66 | 23 | 84 | 22 |
| Brooke | 6 | 22 | 70 | 22 | 71 | 25 |
| Hempnall | 4 | 23 | 50 | 26 | 77 | 24 |
| Rockland | 3 | 26 | 65 | 24 | 51 | 26 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Forncett postcode area is presented below.