Hethersett Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Hethersett, a rural built-up area within South Norfolk, the per-capita perspective on crime in October 2025 reveals a landscape where safety is higher than the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents places it 53.2% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast that underscores the effectiveness of local conditions in deterring crime. This rate translates to a tangible daily risk: residents can expect roughly one crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that, while not negligible, is far from alarming given the area's population of 7,288. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.2% of all incidents, yet this category remained 36% below the UK average. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour followed closely, each contributing 11.5% to the total, with both categories significantly below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors, such as the clocks going back and the approach of Halloween, likely influenced the crime profile, as darker evenings may have contributed to increased reports of public disorder. However, the overall trend suggests a community where crime is not only infrequent but also low compared to national standards, a testament to the area's characteristics as a relatively quiet, low-density environment with limited urban density to drive more complex crime patterns.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order crimes jumping from zero to three—a 100% increase—while shoplifting incidents dropped by 33.3% (from three to two). This fluctuation suggests a temporary realignment in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category at 12 incidents (46.2% of total), remained 36% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, bicycle theft and vehicle crime both fell sharply, with vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000—76% below the UK average. These reductions may reflect heightened local awareness or seasonal deterrents, such as shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for vehicle-related crimes. For residents, the 100% rise in public order offences highlights a specific area of concern, particularly in shared spaces where community engagement might help mitigate tensions.

Hethersett's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 13.3% decline from September's 4.1 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, reflects a broader trend of stability in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 26 incidents. When viewed through the lens of population, this translates to one reported crime for every 280 residents over the course of the month—a rate that feels more tangible for residents navigating local streets. The area's population of 7,288 means that each resident carries a monthly risk equivalent to 1 in 280, a statistic that underscores the relatively low likelihood of encountering crime in everyday interactions. This comparison to population scale helps frame the data in terms of personal probability rather than abstract numbers, offering a clearer picture of safety in Hethersett's built-up environment.