Crime Rate in Loddon & Chedgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loddon & Chedgrave

The total recorded crimes in Loddon & Chedgrave, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loddon & Chedgrave crime rate of 10.78 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 Loddon & Chedgrave, encompassing approximately 2,225 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Loddon & Chedgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Bungay Road with total crimes: 7
  • Kittens Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Leman Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Loddon & Chedgrave?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Loddon & Chedgrave reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 333 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Loddon & Chedgrave witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Loddon & Chedgrave experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 383 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Loddon & Chedgrave witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loddon & Chedgrave Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Loddon & Chedgrave has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 10.78 ranking 11th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Loddon & Chedgrave crimes were 333. The crime rate of Loddon & Chedgrave in 2024 was 149.62 (year) or 12.47 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loddon & Chedgrave were around 383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.08 (year) or 14.34 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loddon & Chedgrave)CrimesRank (Loddon & Chedgrave)CrimesRank (Loddon & Chedgrave)
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
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

Loddon & Chedgrave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 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 Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202512
January 202512
December 202412
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Loddon & Chedgrave in May 2025

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

1. High Bungay Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Kittens Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Leman Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Yarmouth Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Yarmouth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hurst Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grebe Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Langley Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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