Total Crime Rate
49.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026South Norfolk has the 5th lowest crime rate of 45 districts in East of England region and the 32nd lowest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (East of England), it has the 5th lowest crime rate of 45 districts.
The overall crime rate in South Norfolk in the last 12 months was 49.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.2% lower than the East of England region average (81.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, South Norfolk’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3,253 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 23 cases , down -4.2% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 15.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -16.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3,816 (≈ 26.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 1.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 49.4 per 1,000
| Parish | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK parishs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Wymondham | 109.6 | 60.1 (122%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 2 | Cringleford | 102.9 | 53.5 (108%) | High 8/10 |
| 3 | Easton | 82.5 | 33.1 (67%) | High 7/10 |
| 4 | Old Costessey | 64.3 | 14.9 (30%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 5 | Diss & Roydon | 63.1 | 13.7 (28%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 6 | Central Wymondham | 58.1 | 8.6 (17%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 7 | New Costessey | 56.0 | 6.6 (13%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 8 | Hethersett | 51.4 | 2.0 (4%) | Low 4/10 |
| 9 | Loddon & Chedgrave | 50.5 | 1.1 (2%) | Low 4/10 |
| 10 | Bressingham & Burston | 47.8 | -1.6 (-3%) | Low 4/10 |
| 11 | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 46.3 | -3.2 (-6%) | Low 4/10 |
| 12 | North Wymondham | 44.5 | -5.0 (-10%) | Low 3/10 |
| 13 | Stratton | 41.5 | -7.9 (-16%) | Low 3/10 |
| 14 | Harleston | 38.5 | -11.0 (-22%) | Low 3/10 |
| 15 | Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 32.2 | -17.3 (-35%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 16 | Bunwell | 30.7 | -18.7 (-38%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 17 | Ditchingham & Earsham | 30.4 | -19.0 (-38%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 18 | Newton Flotman | 29.0 | -20.4 (-41%) | Very low 2/10 |
| 19 | Thurlton | 27.1 | -22.3 (-45%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 20 | Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 26.4 | -23.1 (-47%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 21 | Hingham & Deopham | 26.2 | -23.2 (-47%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 22 | Wicklewood | 21.3 | -28.1 (-57%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 23 | Rockland | 19.3 | -30.1 (-61%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 24 | Hempnall | 18.5 | -30.9 (-63%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 25 | Forncett | 18.1 | -31.4 (-63%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 26 | Brooke | 13.3 | -36.1 (-73%) | Very low 1/10 |
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