South Norfolk Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a notable shift in South Norfolk's crime profile, with the most significant month-on-month change being the 186.4% increase in 'Other crime'. This category, which encompasses a range of unclassified offences, rose sharply from 22 to 63 incidents, reflecting a sudden surge in activity that may be linked to seasonal factors or changes in reporting practices. Despite this, the overall crime rate for the area remained 42% below the UK average, at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences continued to dominate the crime picture, accounting for 41.6% of all reported incidents, though this rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, also fell significantly below the national benchmark (58% below). The start of summer may have influenced some patterns, with shoplifting decreasing by 18.9% as tourism in rural areas began to ramp up. However, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' highlights a need for closer examination of emerging issues. The area's generally low crime profile, combined with its rural character, suggests that localised factors—such as the timing of events or changes in community activity—may play a role in shaping these trends. While direct causal links, the seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the onset of tourist activity, may have contributed to shifts in crime types, particularly in categories like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2025 was the 186.4% increase in 'Other crime', which rose from 22 to 63 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less frequent offences, saw a sharp upward trend. Concurrently, robbery and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking the first recorded instances in this category for the month. In contrast, shoplifting decreased by 18.9%, from 37 to 30 incidents, suggesting a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity. Violent crimes, the most common category (41.6% of total), remained 30% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly below the UK average (58% below), at 0.6 per 1,000. These trends underscore the area's generally lower crime profile, though the sudden rise in 'Other crime' warrants scrutiny.

South Norfolk's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 15% compared to May 2025, increasing from 4.1 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This translates to 23 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 211 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 148,448, the localised nature of crime in South Norfolk is evident, as the majority of offences cluster in specific categories. The rise in 'Other crime' by 186% suggests a shift in reporting patterns or emerging issues that may require further localised analysis. These figures highlight that while the area remains safer than the national average, fluctuations in specific categories warrant attention.