Wymondham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 24,294, 109 crimes reported in August 2023 translate to a rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places Wymondham (South Norfolk) among the safer areas in the country. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, contributing 38.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.5%) and criminal damage and arson (12.8%). These figures align with the area’s character as a largely rural built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors in August, such as increased tourism and holiday activity, could partly explain the 12.8% share of criminal damage and arson, though this remains below the UK average by 5%. The relatively low rate of violent crime—1.7 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.6—suggests that Wymondham’s social fabric may be more resilient to incidents of this nature. However, the 36% gap between local and national averages for violence and sexual offences raises questions about whether local policing strategies or demographic factors, such as an older population, contribute to this disparity. Overall, the data underscores a crime picture shaped by both geographical context and seasonal rhythms, with August’s peak holiday period likely influencing specific categories like burglary, though such incidents remain rare in this area.

August 2023 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with violence and sexual offences surging by 44.8% compared to July, rising from 29 to 42 incidents. This increase, while notable, still leaves the rate at 1.7 per 1,000—36% below the UK average. Public order offences also doubled, jumping from 3 to 6, a 100% rise that may reflect heightened activity during the summer months. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, a drop that could be attributed to reduced cycling during holidays or improved local security measures. Other crime, which includes non-specific categories, fell by 61.9% (21 to 8), suggesting a possible reduction in unclassified incidents. The UK average for other crime is 0.1 per 1,000, but Wymondham’s rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 131% above that figure, highlighting a unique local challenge in categorizing certain offences. Residents may find the 52% reduction in other theft (from 0.6 to 0.3 per 1,000) reassuring, as this category includes incidents like shoplifting, which fell by 67% compared to the UK average. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Wymondham, where seasonal patterns and local initiatives may intersect to influence specific categories.

August 2023 marked a 14.8% decrease in Wymondham’s crime rate compared to July, falling from 5.3 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as August is typically a period of reduced crime in many rural areas due to school holidays and lower foot traffic. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 4 crimes per day in August—a manageable frequency for a community of 24,294. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 223 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk of victimization compared to national averages. When contextualized against the UK’s overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000, Wymondham’s performance highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community engagement efforts in mitigating criminal activity. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the 44.8% gap from the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains low, suggesting that the area’s characteristics—such as its rural setting and possibly lower socioeconomic inequality—may contribute to its safety. These comparisons offer residents a tangible sense of security, with the monthly exposure figure indicating that most individuals are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily lives in Wymondham.