Wymondham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Wymondham (South Norfolk) maintaining a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, 26% below the UK average of 7.7. This places the area firmly in the safer half of the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37% of all crimes, the largest single category, while other crime (21%) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%) followed. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may partly explain the crime profile. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, the sharp contrast with UK averages in specific types, such as anti-social behaviour (60% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime (76% below), suggests a community with distinct characteristics. The low rate of drug-related offences (100% below the UK average) could reflect either effective local policing or a demographic profile less prone to such crimes. However, the presence of 29 'other crime' incidents—606% above the UK average—raises questions about the nature of these incidents, which may include localised issues not captured in broader national statistics. The area's relatively low crime rate aligns with its likely rural or semi-rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to safer conditions. The seasonal factors of October, including the return of darker evenings and the influence of Halloween, may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or community events.

The month-on-month changes in October 2025 reveal a mixed picture of rising and falling crime types. Shoplifting cases surged by 120%, jumping from 5 to 11 incidents, a stark increase that may reflect seasonal retail activity or the influence of Halloween-related shopping. Robbery also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 1 case. Criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, rising from 7 to 14 incidents—a troubling trend that could be linked to the darker evenings of October or localised disputes. Conversely, several categories saw notable declines: drug-related offences fell by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), other theft by 68.8% (from 16 to 5), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 8.9% (from 56 to 51). The latter decrease is particularly significant, as violent crime constitutes the largest share of total offences. However, the 606% increase in 'other crime'—a category that includes activities not clearly defined in the data—suggests an area-specific issue that may require further investigation. The UK comparison for violence and sexual offences (21% below the UK average) highlights Wymondham's relative safety in this category, while the 606% above average for 'other crime' indicates a unique challenge. Residents may find the 26% overall reduction from the UK average reassuring, but the sharp rise in shoplifting and criminal damage could prompt local businesses to enhance security measures.

Wymondham's crime rate in October 2025 (5.7 per 1,000) was a marginal 2.2% increase from September's 5.6 per 1,000, though still significantly below the UK average. This translates to an average of four reported crimes per day in the built-up area, a figure that may feel manageable for a community of 24,294 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic, while localised, offers context for residents considering the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Wymondham's crime rate is not only lower than the national average but also relatively stable compared to the previous month. However, the marginal increase in the overall rate, coupled with the sharp rise in shoplifting and criminal damage, suggests that while the area remains safer than most, certain trends warrant attention. The daily crime count of four per day, while low, could be perceived as a reminder that crime is not entirely absent. For comparison, the UK's average daily crime rate is much higher, though exact figures are not provided here. The stability in the overall rate, despite fluctuations in specific categories, indicates that the area's broader crime environment remains consistent with its historical profile, even as localised issues like shoplifting emerge as new concerns.