Wymondham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing it 28.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48% of all reported incidents, followed by other crime (15.5%) and shoplifting (8.9%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up rural town with limited high-traffic commercial zones, which may contribute to lower rates of property crime compared to major urban centres. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall likely suppress shoplifting and theft from the person, while colder weather may reduce outdoor activity, indirectly affecting crime trends. However, the dominance of violent crimes suggests localised factors such as community dynamics or specific incidents may play a role. This contrast with the UK average highlights the area’s unique position in the national crime picture, where violence rates are lower than the UK’s 2.5 per 1,000 but other crime categories show stark deviations, such as 'other crime' being 344% above the UK average. These anomalies warrant further contextual analysis to understand their drivers.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in January 2025 was a 166.7% increase in public order offences, rising from three incidents in December to eight. This surge, though still modest in absolute terms, suggests heightened tensions or disruptions in community spaces during the month. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson jumped 125%, and burglary doubled from one to two cases, potentially linked to seasonal transitions or increased domestic activity. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 60%, from five to two, which may reflect reduced socialising during colder weather or targeted policing efforts. Shoplifting also declined by 42.1%, from 19 to 11, consistent with post-holiday retail quietude and lower foot traffic. 'other crime' remains 344% above the UK average, with 19 incidents recorded—a category that includes unclassified or complex offences. This disparity underscores the need for more granular data on what constitutes 'other crime' in the area. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, though comprising 48% of all crimes, are 4% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or social initiatives that may mitigate violent incidents. These contrasting trends highlight the multifaceted nature of crime in Wymondham, where some categories align with national patterns while others diverge significantly.

Wymondham’s crime rate rose 16.1% from 4.4 per 1,000 in December 2024 to 5.1 per 1,000 in January 2025, marking the first increase in the current reporting period. This translates to approximately four crimes reported daily—a local figure that does not account for UK-wide variations. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions Wymondham as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 24,294, this rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the rise in public order and property crimes may signal emerging pressures. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Wymondham’s crime profile is distinct from national trends: while the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, Wymondham’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is slightly lower, yet its 'other crime' rate is 344% above the UK’s 0.2 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect localised challenges in categorising or reporting certain offences. For residents, the 1-in-198 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible benchmark for understanding risk, though the recent increase in public order incidents may warrant closer attention from local authorities and community groups.