What is the crime rate in south norfolk?

As of February 2026, south norfolk has a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 residents, based on 574 recorded offences.

How does south norfolk rank nationally for crime?

south norfolk ranks #234 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in south norfolk?

The most common crime type in south norfolk is Violence and sexual offences with 274 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 47.7% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in south norfolk?

As of February 2026, south norfolk has a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 residents, based on 574 recorded offences.

How does south norfolk rank nationally for crime?

south norfolk ranks #234 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in south norfolk?

The most common crime type in south norfolk is Violence and sexual offences with 274 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 47.7% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

south norfolk Crime Intelligence Report

south norfolk recorded 574 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 residents. This places south norfolk at #234 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 8.6% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 12.1% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

574

trending_down -8.6% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.04per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#234of 331

By total crime volume

Norfolk

#5rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Hospital Map	Violence and sexual offences: 28	28
On or near Police Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7 Other crime: 5	7
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 8 Other theft: 2	8
On or near Hospital Map	Bicycle theft: 6 Other theft: 3	6
On or near Round House Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8	8
On or near Ernest Gage Avenue Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Stocks Hill Map	Criminal damage and arson: 6	6
On or near Station Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Little Melton Road Map	Shoplifting: 4	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

574 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

274

47.7%

Anti-social Behaviour

10.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

9.4%

Public Order

6.1%

Other Theft

6.1%

Shoplifting

5.1%

Burglary

4.0%

Other Crime

3.3%

Vehicle Crime

2.1%

Weapons Possession

1.9%

Drug Offences

1.6%

Bicycle Theft

1.2%

Robbery

0.7%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

26 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Hethersett	101	16.4
2	Old Costessey	59	4.5
3	South Wymondham	58	14.6
4	Diss & Roydon	40	3.2
5	Harleston	33	7.6

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Hempnall	3	10.2
shield	Forncett	4	45.0
shield	Thurlton	5	61.4
shield	Rockland	5	25.8
shield	Brooke	6	29.9

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -8.6%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +12.1%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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