Total Crime Rate
44.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hingham & Deopham , and the 139th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hill Road (NR18 9UB) in the last 12 months was 44.5 per 1,000 residents and was 12.2% higher than the Hingham & Deopham average (39.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 30.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 145.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Road (NR18 9UB), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hingham & Deopham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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