Crime Rate in South Wymondham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Wymondham

The total recorded crimes in South Wymondham, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Wymondham crime rate of 14.88 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 South Wymondham, encompassing approximately 3,964 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (-76.00% decrease)
South Wymondham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Penfold Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Park Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is South Wymondham?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, South Wymondham reported a higher crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 906 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Wymondham witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, South Wymondham experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 519 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Wymondham witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Wymondham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Wymondham has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 14.88 ranking 4th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total South Wymondham crimes were 906. The crime rate of South Wymondham in 2024 was 228.55 (year) or 19.05 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Wymondham were around 519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.92 (year) or 10.91 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Wymondham)CrimesRank (South Wymondham)CrimesRank (South Wymondham)
Hethersett142 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon60 3828 4714 2
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

South Wymondham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202536
March 202536
February 202529
January 202539
December 202425
November 202425
October 202435
September 202425
August 202425
July 202437
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 211 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202525
March 202520
February 202516
January 202518
December 202415
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202419
July 202413
June 202412
May 202422

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 202519
February 20257
January 20259
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations South Wymondham in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
2. Penfold Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
3. Park Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Kimberley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. St Thomas Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Meadowsweet Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Postmill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Velvet Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Magpie Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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