Total Crime Rate
64.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Station Approach area has the 21st highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Central Wymondham , and the 84th 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 Station Approach (NR18 0JZ) in the last 12 months was 64.9 per 1,000 residents and was 12.1% lower than the Central Wymondham average (73.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -46.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 36.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 153.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Station Approach (NR18 0JZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Thomas Drive, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Exige Way (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Central Wymondham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ayton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Exige Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | St Thomas Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Evora Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Evora Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Valley Side | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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