Crime Rate in Hempnall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hempnall

The total recorded crimes in Hempnall, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hempnall crime rate of 10.21 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 Hempnall, encompassing approximately 293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hempnall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Loke with total crimes: 1
  • Brick Kiln Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Ipswich Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hempnall?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Hempnall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 50 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hempnall recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hempnall had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 77 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hempnall recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hempnall Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hempnall has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 10.21 ranking 25th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Hempnall crimes were 50. The crime rate of Hempnall in 2024 was 170.18 (year) or 14.18 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hempnall were around 77 crimes with yearly crime rate of 262.08 (year) or 21.84 (month) ranking 24 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
South Wymondham68 2906 2519 4
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
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Hempnall 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 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime 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 April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hempnall in February 2025

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

1. Chestnut Loke (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brick Kiln Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ipswich Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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