Total Crime Rate
62.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shelfanger Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Diss & Roydon , and the 94th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shelfanger Road (IP22 4EH) in the last 12 months was 62.5 per 1,000 residents and was 4.6% lower than the Diss & Roydon average (65.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 37.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shelfanger Road (IP22 4EH), the main crime hotspot is near Market Hill. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Diss & Roydon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beehive Yard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Market Hill | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B1077 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B1077 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B1077 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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