Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Briton Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Central Wymondham , and the 156th lowest 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 Briton Way (NR18 0TT) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Briton Way (NR18 0TT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Further/Higher Educational Building, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chandlers Close (6 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 | Possession of weapons | Chandlers Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Further/Higher Educational Building | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
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