Wymondham (South Norfolk) Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a combination of stability and sudden spikes in Wymondham (South Norfolk), with the overall crime rate remaining 22.2% below the UK average at 6.3 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 41.6% of all incidents — a figure 9% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This aligns with the area’s character as a relatively low-crime built-up area within a rural district, where violent crimes may be more concentrated in local hubs. Other crime (29.2% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (12.3%) followed, with the former vastly exceeding the UK average by 1088%. This anomaly may reflect underreported or evolving criminal activities, such as online fraud or environmental crimes, which are not typically captured in traditional categories. Seasonal factors, including the start of summer and increasing tourism in nearby rural areas, likely contributed to heightened activity in some sectors. The absence of major spikes in property crimes, such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) or vehicle crime (0.0 per 1,000), suggests that local policing or community initiatives may have mitigated risks in these areas. However, the dramatic rise in ‘other crime’ underscores the need for residents to stay informed about emerging trends, particularly in non-traditional categories that may not be immediately apparent from headline statistics.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 542.9% increase in ‘other crime’ (from 7 to 45 incidents), a category that includes non-violent but significant offences. This surge, far exceeding the UK average (0.2 per 1,000 vs 0.2 per 1,000 for the UK), raises questions about unreported or underclassified activities. Robbery also doubled, with one incident reported — a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero. Anti-social behaviour rose by 35.7% (14 to 19), potentially linked to summer social gatherings. Shoplifting and vehicle crime fell sharply, with shoplifting down 80% (5 to 1) and vehicle crime down 75% (4 to 1), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or increased police presence. Residents should be aware of the spike in ‘other crime,’ which may include fraud or cyber-related offences not typically captured in traditional metrics.

Wymondham’s crime rate in June 2025 rose 27.3% compared to May’s 5.0 per 1,000, reaching 6.3 per 1,000 — still 22.2% below the UK average. This increase, though modest, translates to roughly five crimes reported each day in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 158 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population of 24,294. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the sharp rise in certain categories, such as ‘other crime’ (1088% above UK levels), suggests shifts in criminal activity patterns. This population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the increase, the area’s crime profile remains relatively safer than the national average, but residents should remain vigilant about emerging trends.