Wymondham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wymondham (South Norfolk) maintained a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, placing it 32.9% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance reflects the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, a characteristic often associated with smaller, more cohesive communities. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.2% of all incidents, followed by other crime (15.0%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and non-specific criminal activity dominate the local crime picture. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, the conclusion of Black Friday shopping, and the approach of Bonfire Night—likely influenced the crime profile. For instance, the sharp decline in shoplifting (-63.6%) may be tied to reduced foot traffic after major sales events, while the rise in violence and sexual offences could be linked to the social dynamics of darker evenings. However, the area’s overall safety remains evident: violence and sexual offences are 7% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 72% lower. This contrast with national trends may stem from Wymondham’s rural character, where community networks and lower population density could mitigate certain types of crime. The data also highlights the importance of local policing and community engagement in maintaining this lower rate, even as specific categories like drug-related crimes show sudden spikes. Such fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing analysis to understand the factors driving changes in crime types, whether they relate to seasonal transitions, local events, or other unmeasured variables.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with drug-related offences increasing by 700% compared to October, rising from 1 to 8 incidents. This spike, while notable, remains below the UK average for drugs (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting local factors may have influenced the change. Concurrently, shoplifting dropped sharply by 63.6%, with incidents falling from 11 to 4. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the shift in retail activity after Black Friday, which could have reduced opportunities for theft. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 15.7%, though they remain 7% below the UK average, indicating a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends. Vehicle crime increased by 33.3%, reflecting changes in parking patterns or seasonal travel. These shifts in crime mix highlight the area’s unique profile, where violent crime dominates but remains lower than the UK average, while property crimes show marked volatility influenced by timing and local events.

Wymondham’s crime rate in November 2025 (4.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 13.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend in the area, where colder weather and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 4 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 202 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area of South Norfolk. When contextualised against the UK average, Wymondham’s crime rate remains significantly lower, with 32.9% fewer incidents per 1,000 residents. This contrast highlights the area’s distinct character, where community cohesion and rural proximity may contribute to lower crime exposure. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the spikes in specific categories like drug-related crimes, the overall monthly exposure for residents remains markedly lower than the UK average, which could be attributed to local policing strategies or demographic factors such as an older population or lower population density.