South Norfolk crime rate
Overview of South Norfolk crime rate
South Norfolk presents an intriguing case within its region, characterized by a relatively low crime rating. Standing 23rd among 25 neighboring boroughs or local administrative districts in terms of crime rate, the area reported a total of 7,264 crime incidents in 2023. With a population of 141,947, this translates to a crime rate of 51.17 incidents per 1,000 residents, marking a notable decrease of 8.8% from the previous year.
Delving into the types of crimes, South Norfolk primarily grapples with violence and sexual offences, constituting 42.8% of the reported incidents, followed by anti-social behavior at 12.9%, and criminal damage and arson at 10.2%. The less frequent crimes include bicycle theft (0.7%), theft from the person (0.5%), and robbery (0.2%).
The area’s geography of safety varies significantly across its 26 wards. Wards such as South Wymondham, Cringleford, and Stratton (South Norfolk) experience higher crime rates, with South Wymondham leading at 101.0 incidents per 1,000 residents. Conversely, Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross, Brooke, and Rockland are recognized for their safety, presenting much lower crime figures.
The pattern extends to postcode districts within or overlapping South Norfolk. NR1, NR5, and NR31 emerge as areas with heightened crime rates, whereas NR9, NR8, and IP21 are highlighted for their comparative safety, showcasing a diverse landscape of crime distribution within South Norfolk.
In South Norfolk, there have been significant changes in crime rates over the recent years. The types of crime that have seen an increase include Public order with a rate change of 1.76 in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences with rate changes of 6.3 in 2020 and 2.81 in 2021. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour with a rate change of -3.62 in 2021, Public order saw a rate change of -1.72 in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences saw a rate change of -2.81 in 2023.
South Norfolk crime incidents by crime type
A total of 7264 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
- Violence and sexual offences – 3108 (42.8)%
- Anti-social behaviour – 935 (12.9)%
- Criminal damage and arson – 740 (10.2)%
- Other theft – 574 (7.9)%
- Public order – 529 (7.3)%
- Shoplifting – 441 (6.1)%
- Other crime – 302 (4.2)%
- Burglary – 189 (2.6)%
- Vehicle crime – 162 (2.2)%
- Drugs – 122 (1.7)%
- Possession of weapons – 64 (0.9)%
- Bicycle theft – 48 (0.7)%
- Theft from the person – 34 (0.5)%
- Robbery – 16 (0.2)%
How does South Norfolk compare against nearby areas ?
South Norfolk ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.
List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):
Heat map for all nearby areas South Norfolk is compared against
Crime rates in South Norfolk wards
There are 26 wards within South Norfolk. South Wymondham, Cringleford, Stratton (South Norfolk) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.
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List of all 26 wards from high crime rate to low.
- South Wymondham (101.0)
- Cringleford (82.4)
- Stratton (South Norfolk) (70.7)
- Old Costessey (70.7)
- New Costessey (69.0)
- Harleston (65.9)
- Diss & Roydon (65.5)
- Central Wymondham (63.2)
- Loddon & Chedgrave (57.7)
- Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse (54.0)
- Easton (South Norfolk) (49.4)
- North Wymondham (46.0)
- Ditchingham & Earsham (40.2)
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Crime rates in postcode districts under South Norfolk
There are 18 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with South Norfolk. Highest crime rates in NR1, NR5, NR31 .
- NR1 – 222.4
- NR5 – 97.0
- NR31 – 82.6
- NR4 – 77.1
- NR18 – 66.4
- NR34 – 64.6
- NR35 – 56.7
- IP20 – 53.3
- IP22 – 51.9
- NR13 – 40.9
- NR15 – 38.1
- NR20 – 37.8
- NR14 – 36.5
- NR16 – 35.9
- IP23 – 35.8
- NR9 – 34.2
- NR8 – 33.6
- IP21 – 30.8
Postcode districts in South Norfolk
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