Wymondham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wymondham (South Norfolk) continues to demonstrate a crime rate significantly below the UK average, with 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in November 2024 — 31.6% lower than the national figure of 7.6. This built-up area, situated within a rural district, exhibits a crime profile shaped by seasonal factors and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences account for 32.3% of all recorded crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (15.8%) and shoplifting (12.6%). These patterns align with November's unique context: the lead-up to Bonfire Night, which may influence public order incidents, and Black Friday shopping, which could drive retail-related offences. However, the area's overall safety remains notable, with violent crime rates 34% below the UK average for this category. While shoplifting and other thefts remain concerns, the absence of major burglary or vehicle crime — both 60-77% below national averages — suggests a community with relatively secure residential and commercial environments. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (73% below UK average) further indicates effective local management of nuisance crimes. Seasonal factors may still play a role, as darker evenings and festive events could temporarily elevate certain offence types, but the area's consistent performance below national benchmarks highlights the effectiveness of community policing and local initiatives in maintaining public safety.

November 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with theft from the person surging by 100% (0 → 1) — a rare spike in this category, likely linked to opportunistic incidents during festive shopping. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, increasing by 81.8% (11 → 20), possibly reflecting seasonal vandalism around Bonfire Night preparations. Other theft rose 75% (4 → 7), though this remains a minor component of the overall crime picture. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell 61.1% (18 → 7), suggesting successful interventions or community engagement efforts. Vehicle crime dropped 60% (5 → 2), and burglary fell 50% (4 → 2), both well below UK averages. The area's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 34% below the UK average for this category, while public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) remain 2% below national levels. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns: while retail-related offences and vandalism spiked, long-standing issues like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime saw marked declines. Residents may find the 68% reduction in burglary particularly reassuring, though the increase in criminal damage underscores the need for vigilance during peak seasonal events.

Wymondham's crime rate in November 2024 (5.2 per 1,000) marks an 11.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.9, continuing a downward trend that aligns with broader safety improvements in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of 4 crimes per day — a snapshot of the built-up area's activity — contrasts with the UK's generally higher rates but reflects the rural-urban balance of South Norfolk. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 24,294, Wymondham's per-capita crime statistics place it firmly in the safer end of the UK spectrum. This is particularly evident in categories like burglary (68% below UK average) and vehicle crime (77% below), which suggest effective community policing and environmental crime prevention strategies. However, the 40% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average highlights a vulnerability tied to seasonal events and local infrastructure. These figures, when contextualised against the area's population size and geographic character, illustrate a combination of rural isolation and urban-centric crime patterns, with the latter being more effectively managed in Wymondham.