Wymondham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Wymondham in December 2025 reveals a distinct mix of violent and non-violent offences, with violent crimes dominating the landscape. Of the 106 total reported crimes, 56 (52.8%) fell under violence and sexual offences, a category that is 11% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while violence is a significant concern in the area, its prevalence is lower than the national trend. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 11.3% of all crimes, a figure that is 46% below the UK average, indicating a relatively low incidence of disruptive public conduct. In contrast, 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of non-specific offences—was 212% above the UK average, with 11 incidents reported. This anomaly may reflect a lack of detailed categorisation or the presence of unique local factors that contribute to this category’s overrepresentation. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents is 37.1% below the UK average of 7.0, a stark contrast that positions Wymondham as a comparatively safer area. Seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping peak and the extended darkness of winter evenings, may have influenced the timing and nature of some crimes. The high proportion of violent offences compared to property crimes suggests a different dynamic than in larger urban centres, where retail theft and burglary might dominate. This balance could be consistent with Wymondham’s character as a smaller built-up area within a rural region, where interpersonal conflicts and social issues may play a larger role in shaping the crime mix. The absence of significant property crime, such as shoplifting or theft from the person, which are both well below UK averages, further supports this interpretation. However, the sharp increase in 'other crime' raises questions about whether this category captures unclassified or underreported incidents, obscuring a more nuanced picture of local crime patterns.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in Wymondham’s crime profile, with theft from the person and bicycle theft each doubling from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, climbing 71.4% from seven to twelve incidents, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as festive gatherings and dark evenings. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 75%, decreasing from eight to two, a trend that may reflect reduced activity during the holiday period. Other crime categories, including criminal damage and arson, saw a 30% decline, while other crime itself dropped by 38.9%. These fluctuations highlight a dynamic local landscape where some crime types align closely with UK averages, such as violence and sexual offences (11% below the UK average), while others like 'other crime' are 212% above the national rate. This disparity underscores the need for targeted policing strategies to address specific local challenges.

Wymondham's December 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.7% decrease from the previous month's 4.9, reflecting a slight improvement in overall safety. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 229 residents over the course of the month, a measure that highlights the relative infrequency of crime in the area. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the broader national context, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. The population-scaled perspective offers a tangible understanding of risk: for every 1,000 residents, the local police force recorded 4.4 crimes, a figure that is 37.1% below the UK average. This contrast underscores Wymondham’s position as a relatively safer area compared to the national average, despite the presence of certain crime types that exceed UK norms in specific categories.