South Norfolk Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Norfolk's overall crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a stark contrast to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000 and placing the area 52.2% below the national figure. This low rate reflects a crime profile shaped by the district's rural character, where property crimes and violent incidents remain consistently below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.1% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.6%) and criminal damage and arson (10.0%). These figures align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The area's relative safety is further underscored by the fact that anti-social behaviour, which often correlates with urban density and nightlife activity, occurred at a rate 69% below the UK average. Similarly, shoplifting and public order offences were both significantly below national rates, suggesting that the district's social and economic dynamics—likely influenced by its rural nature—contribute to a crime profile that diverges from more densely populated areas. While the overall rate remains low, the seasonal context may also mean that crime patterns could shift as the weather improves and outdoor activity increases in the coming months. This data provides a snapshot of South Norfolk's crime profile, highlighting both its strengths in maintaining low crime rates and the need for continued monitoring of specific categories that show unexpected fluctuations.

February 2025 saw a 166.7% surge in drug-related crimes, rising from three to eight incidents. This sharp increase contrasts with a 66.7% decline in bicycle theft, which fell from three to one case. Robbery and theft from the person both doubled from their previous month totals, highlighting a shift in the crime mix toward more personal and potentially more serious offences. While violent crimes (violence and sexual offences) remained the most common category, accounting for 43.1% of all reported crimes, they still occurred at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents—40% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 69% below the national rate, suggesting that the area's social environment remains relatively stable. The drop in other theft by 35% (from 40 to 26 cases) may reflect seasonal factors, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could reduce opportunities for such crimes. For residents, the rise in drug-related incidents is a notable shift that may warrant attention to local initiatives or community awareness efforts.

South Norfolk's crime rate in February 2025 dropped to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, an 18.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, with the local rate being 52.2% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 17 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of crime in a rural district with a population of 148,448. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 309 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it highlights how the local crime profile diverges from national trends, with property crimes and violent incidents both remaining well below UK averages. The drop in overall crime aligns with the seasonal lull typical of February, a month marked by low outdoor activity and the transition from winter to spring, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.