Hethersett Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Hethersett's crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents — 47.6% below the UK average of 8.2 — illustrates a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 51.6% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes at 27.8%. This 2.6:1 ratio of violent to property crime is a striking departure from the typical patterns observed in similar rural areas, where property crimes often dominate. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season in South Norfolk — may contribute to this shift, as increased foot traffic and open spaces could create conditions more conducive to personal crimes. However, the area's low crime rate overall, combined with the UK's average being nearly double that of Hethersett, suggests that local factors such as strong community policing, low population density, or effective crime prevention measures may be at play. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour, while down 37.5% from May, remains 50% below the UK average, further reinforcing the area's comparative safety. The most common crime type — violence and sexual offences — is 20% below the UK average for this category, indicating that while violent crimes are more prevalent in Hethersett than elsewhere, their frequency is still relatively low. This combination of local dynamics and national trends underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly as seasonal changes in June may influence crime patterns differently than in more urbanised regions.

The month-on-month changes in June 2024 reveal sharp increases in specific crime categories: other theft rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), robbery doubled from 0 to 1, and criminal damage and arson surged from 0 to 4. These spikes contrast with a 37.5% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 8 to 5 incidents. The dominance of violent crimes — accounting for 51.6% of total offences — starkly contrasts with property crimes, which make up only 27.8% of the total (9 out of 31). This violent-to-property balance is 2.6 times higher than the UK average for this category, which is marked as 2.8 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. The UK comparison also shows that Hethersett's anti-social behaviour rate is 50% below the national average, while public order offences are 84% below the UK level. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the tripling of other theft incidents, which could indicate a rise in opportunistic crimes such as car theft or burglary in unoccupied homes.

Hethersett's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 10.7% compared to May's 3.8 per 1,000, marking the first increase in the series this year. While the rate remains 47.6% below the UK average, the upward trend suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area of South Norfolk. When considering the population of 7,288 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 235 residents — a ratio that places Hethersett well below the UK's average monthly exposure, which is not provided here. This low density of incidents, combined with the area's rural character, suggests that crime patterns here may be influenced by factors such as community cohesion or limited opportunities for certain types of offences. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that even with the 10.7% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile compared to larger urban centres.