South Norfolk Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Norfolk's crime rate in September 2025 was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 47.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the district's generally low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its rural character. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (47.5%), followed by anti-social behaviour (8.8%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). Despite the high proportion of violent crime, the local rate for this category (1.9 per 1,000) remained 26% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced patterns, though the data shows no clear correlation with the typical spikes in property crime seen in urban areas. The breakdown reveals a unique anomaly: 'other crime' was 25% above the UK average, a figure that warrants attention given the absence of similar trends in other categories. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as specific community dynamics or enforcement priorities, though further analysis would be needed to identify precise causes. The overall low crime rate, however, remains a defining feature of South Norfolk's crime picture, consistent with the area's historical profile as a relatively safe rural district.

September 2025 saw a 24.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 222 to 276 incidents. This jump, though still below the UK average for the category, suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. The drugs category experienced a dramatic 114.3% increase, with reported cases rising from 7 to 15, a significant outlier compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This surge may partly explain the overall rise in violent crime, though further data would be needed to confirm a direct link. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1, a stark contrast to the category's UK average. Public order offences also declined sharply, down 48% from 50 to 26. These fluctuations highlight the month's mixed trends, with some categories deviating from the UK average by more than 40%. Residents may find the 25% above-average rate for 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it signals a unique local challenge not mirrored nationally.

South Norfolk's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a continuation of the area's generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported in September, translating to roughly one crime for every 256 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the district, particularly when compared to more densely populated urban areas. The population context further highlights that South Norfolk's crime patterns are shaped by its rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. These figures provide a tangible sense of risk for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains significantly lower than in many other parts of the country.