Hethersett Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hethersett’s built-up area within South Norfolk recorded 37 crimes in November 2025, equating to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents — a rate 30.1% below the UK average of 7.3. For a population of 7,288, this translates to roughly one crime every 197 residents over the month. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.5% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (18.9%) and criminal damage and arson (16.2%). These figures highlight a mix of violent and property-related crime, with the former being particularly prominent. Seasonal factors may have played a role: November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday, could have contributed to the rise in shoplifting and public order offences. However, the area’s overall safety remains evident, as violent crime rates are 18% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour incidents have dropped sharply. The balance between property and violent crime reflects the area’s character — a small, commuter-focused or semi-rural built-up area where retail and community events may intersect with crime patterns. While the increase in shoplifting and criminal damage raises questions, the broader context of Hethersett’s low crime rate suggests that local policing and community engagement efforts may be effective in maintaining safety.

November 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in Hethersett’s crime profile. Shoplifting surged by 250%, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents, while criminal damage and arson more than doubled, increasing from 2 to 6. These spikes may partly explain the overall 42.3% rise in the area’s crime rate compared to October. Shoplifting now stands at 1.0 per 1,000 residents — 59% above the UK average of 0.6 — a stark contrast to other categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.1 per 1,000, remain 18% below the UK rate. of all crimes, making them the most common category. The decline in anti-social behaviour, down 66.7% to one incident, and the halving of 'other crime' cases to one, suggest targeted interventions may have had an impact. These shifts, coupled with seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night, illustrate how local events can influence crime patterns in a small built-up area.

Hethersett's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 42.3% compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.6 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This shift, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.3. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 197 residents. For context, this means that a resident has a 1-in-197 chance of being directly involved in a crime during November, a statistic that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area's safety: with 7,288 residents, the 37 total crimes represent a manageable burden compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate highlights the importance of localised crime management, as even small increases can be amplified in smaller communities where crime visibility is higher. The data also reveals that while some categories like shoplifting and criminal damage rose sharply, others such as anti-social behaviour declined, suggesting a combination of factors influencing local crime patterns.