Crime Rate in Wicklewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wicklewood

The total recorded crimes in Wicklewood, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wicklewood crime rate of 59.25 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 Wicklewood, encompassing approximately 219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wicklewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill View with total crimes: 2
  • Wymondham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Style Loke with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wicklewood?

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

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Wicklewood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 127 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wicklewood recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wicklewood had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 139 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wicklewood recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wicklewood Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wicklewood has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 59.25 ranking 16th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Wicklewood crimes were 127. The crime rate of Wicklewood in 2024 was 578.85 (year) or 48.24 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wicklewood were around 139 crimes with yearly crime rate of 633.55 (year) or 52.80 (month) ranking 17 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
Forncett8 2262 25102 19
Bunwell9 1966 2384 22
Thurlton8 2178 2188 20
Newton Flotman8 2390 2087 21
Brooke2 2670 2271 25
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Wicklewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 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 Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202511
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Wicklewood in February 2025

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

1. Mill View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Wymondham Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Style Loke (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Common (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Norwich Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Low Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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