Wymondham (South Norfolk) Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2024, Wymondham (South Norfolk) maintained a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) accounting for 46.1% of all reported crimes, nearly double the share of property crimes (18 incidents). This dominance of violent crime over property crime may partly reflect local demographics or community dynamics. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings influencing patterns of public interaction. Other crime (14 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) followed as the next most common categories, though both remain significantly below UK averages. The low prevalence of property crimes such as shoplifting (3 incidents) and vehicle-related theft suggests that local security measures or community engagement efforts may be effective, though this remains speculative without further data. The overall crime rate, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing the specific challenges posed by violent crime in the area.

March 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with robbery increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and other crime rising by 75% (from 8 to 14 incidents). These increases contrast with decreases in shoplifting (down 50%) and anti-social behaviour (down 30.8%), though the latter’s reduction may be linked to seasonal factors such as milder weather reducing opportunities for outdoor disturbances. The dominance of violent crime over property crime was particularly striking, with violence and sexual offences comprising nearly half of all reported crimes. This balance may reflect local characteristics, such as the built-up nature of Wymondham, where community interactions could influence crime patterns. Violent crime rates in the area were 36% below the UK average for this category, while other crime was 300% above the national average. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery—a category typically rare in the area—could signal a need for increased awareness of personal safety, particularly in high-traffic or poorly lit areas. The data also highlights the relatively low incidence of property crimes, with shoplifting rates 84% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments or policing strategies may be contributing to this trend.

Wymondham’s crime rate in March 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) was 3.4% lower than the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight decline over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 24,294 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 273 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that, for individuals living in Wymondham, the likelihood of encountering crime is comparatively minimal. When contextualised within the broader UK landscape, the area’s crime profile stands out: while violence and sexual offences were 36% below the national average, categories such as other crime were 300% above. This disparity may indicate a unique local context, where certain types of crime are either underreported or influenced by specific factors such as local business activity or community structures. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces the area’s relative safety, with the low crime rate translating to a daily risk that is likely negligible for most residents.