Crime Rate in Hethersett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hethersett

The total recorded crimes in Hethersett, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hethersett crime rate of 23.04 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 Hethersett, encompassing approximately 6,162 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hethersett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 51
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Cantley Lane South with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hethersett?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Hethersett reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 1,348 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hethersett witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Hethersett experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 1,304 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hethersett witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hethersett Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hethersett has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 23.04 ranking 1th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Hethersett crimes were 1,348. The crime rate of Hethersett in 2024 was 218.75 (year) or 18.23 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hethersett were around 1,304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 211.61 (year) or 17.63 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hethersett)CrimesRank (Hethersett)CrimesRank (Hethersett)
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
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

Hethersett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 202414
August 202414
July 202416
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249
September 20242
August 202417
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 627 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202537
March 202537
February 202534
January 202555
December 202465
November 202422
October 202435
September 202475
August 202433
July 202440
June 202468
May 202452

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 202416
August 20244
July 202415
June 20248
May 202422

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 202517
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 202417
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245
May 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 202420
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
July 20249
May 20244

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
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
August 20243

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
May 202415

High Crime Locations Hethersett in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences30
Other theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
3. Cantley Lane South (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Burnthouse Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
5. Hart'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Apollo Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Colney Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Coachmaker Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Little Melton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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