Wymondham Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Wymondham (South Norfolk) during December 2023 reveals a distinct profile shaped by seasonal factors and local dynamics. With a total crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—45.8% below the UK average—the area's crime profile is skewed toward violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 49.5% of all reported crimes. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK's broader balance, where property-related offences often carry greater weight. The seasonal context of December, marked by extended evenings, holiday shopping, and social gatherings, likely influenced this pattern. For instance, the high proportion of violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) may be partly explained by increased foot traffic in town centres and the potential for alcohol-fuelled incidents during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour (13.7% of total crimes) also rose sharply, possibly linked to the same factors, though this category remains significantly below the UK average (0.9 per 1,000). Other theft (8.4% of total crimes) and public order offences (5.3%) were also present but at levels far below national benchmarks, suggesting that Wymondham's built-up area, while not immune to crime, maintains a safer environment than many comparable regions. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000), further reinforce the area's distinctiveness, with both categories sitting 71% and 80% below UK averages, respectively. This pattern may reflect a combination of local policing strategies, the area's character as a smaller, more community-oriented built-up area, and the seasonal dynamics of December, which saw fewer property-related incidents despite the peak shopping period.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 85.7% (7 to 13 incidents) and shoplifting declining by 62.5% (8 to 3). These changes may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased social gatherings during the festive period contributing to anti-social incidents. Other theft rose by 60.0% (5 to 8), suggesting a possible link to holiday shopping activity. Meanwhile, possession of weapons surged by 100.0% (0 to 2), a figure that, while small in absolute terms, indicates a marked increase in this category. The crime mix in December revealed a stark contrast to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.9 per 1,000 (27% below the UK rate) and public order offences at 0.2 per 1,000 (58% below the UK average). This imbalance highlights the area's distinct profile, where violent crime dominates over property-related offences, a trend consistent with the built-up nature of Wymondham and its seasonal rhythms.

Wymondham's crime rate in December 2023 (3.9 per 1,000) reflects a 3.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three reported crimes per day in December, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 256 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the sparse distribution of crime within a population of 24,294. This statistic provides context for residents, suggesting that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the national average. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Wymondham's crime profile remains distinct from broader UK trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are consistently below UK averages.