Wymondham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, marking a 38.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This represents a significant improvement in public safety, with the area continuing to demonstrate consistently lower crime rates than the national average. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.6%) and criminal damage and arson (6.6%). These figures align with patterns seen in smaller built-up areas of rural England, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and increased socialising, appears to have had a mixed impact on crime patterns. While violence and anti-social behaviour rates remain elevated relative to other months, the overall downward trend in crime suggests effective local measures are likely contributing to this outcome. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Wymondham was 15% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 87% increase in 'other crime' category, which may reflect the challenges of categorising and reporting less common offences. The data also highlights a marked decline in shoplifting, which fell by half compared to the previous month, linked to seasonal changes in retail activity and increased foot traffic in town centres during May.

May 2025 saw several notable shifts in crime trends across Wymondham. The most significant decrease was in shoplifting, which dropped by 50% from 10 to 5 incidents compared to April, a reduction that may be attributed to the start of the summer season and increased police presence in retail areas. Public order offences also fell by 50%, from 12 to 6 cases, suggesting that the local authority's efforts to manage outdoor spaces during longer evenings may be bearing fruit. However, there were increases in specific categories: burglary rose by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents), possession of weapons increased by 100% (from 0 to 3 cases), and vehicle crime doubled (from 2 to 4 incidents). These rises, though modest in absolute terms, warrant attention, particularly as they contrast with the overall downward trend. The 'other crime' category, which includes a range of less common offences, saw a dramatic 73.1% reduction, from 26 to 7 cases, a shift that may reflect improved reporting accuracy or a genuine decrease in unclassified incidents. The UK average comparisons also reveal interesting contrasts: while Wymondham's anti-social behaviour rate was 58% below the national average, the 'other crime' category was 87% above, highlighting the challenges of maintaining comprehensive crime statistics in smaller communities. These figures underscore the importance of targeted interventions for rising categories while sustaining the momentum of recent reductions.

Wymondham's crime rate in May 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) was 14.1% lower than the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, demonstrating a consistent decline over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents for a built-up area of this size. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 201 residents provides context for residents: over the course of May, each resident had a roughly 0.005% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This compares favourably to the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly higher. The population context also highlights the importance of proportionality: with 24,294 residents, even a small absolute number of crimes can represent meaningful changes in local safety perceptions. The comparison to the previous month's rate further reinforces the effectiveness of ongoing local initiatives, as the reduction from 5.8 to 5.0 per 1,000 represents a tangible improvement that may be attributed to community engagement, improved policing strategies, or seasonal factors. These figures, while seemingly abstract, provide a concrete benchmark for residents to gauge the relative safety of their neighbourhood against both national averages and historical trends.