The total recorded crimes in Rockland, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rockland crime rate of 15.48 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 Rockland, encompassing approximately 193 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 Rockland, we need to analyze Rockland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Norfolk:
In 2024, Rockland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 65 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rockland recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, Rockland had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 51 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rockland recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Rockland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Rockland has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 15.48 ranking 26th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Rockland crimes were 65. The crime rate of Rockland in 2024 was 335.40 (year) or 27.95 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Rockland were around 51 crimes with yearly crime rate of 263.16 (year) or 21.93 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Rockland) | Crimes | Rank (Rockland) | Crimes | Rank (Rockland) | |
| 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 |
| Forncett | 4 | 24 | 62 | 25 | 102 | 19 |
| 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 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 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 Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rockland postcode area is presented below.