Wymondham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wymondham (South Norfolk) reported a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, placing it 24.3% below the UK average of 7.4. This relatively low rate, combined with specific trends, paints a nuanced picture of local crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.5% of total crimes (56 incidents), though this rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 11% below the UK average. The stark anomaly in the data was the 462% surge in 'other crime' (22 incidents, 0.9 per 1,000), which far exceeded the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This category, which includes unclassified or complex offences, may reflect gaps in reporting or localised issues such as transient populations or unregulated commercial activity. Seasonal factors also influenced patterns: as September marked the start of the academic year and nights grew shorter, the data showed a marked increase in 'other theft' and 'theft from the person', possibly linked to heightened foot traffic and school-related activity. In contrast, declines in shoplifting (50%) and public order offences (54.5%) may indicate the impact of seasonal transitions, such as reduced nightlife activity or community-led initiatives. The area’s crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions in categories like 'other crime' and 'theft from the person', which saw unexpected spikes.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in 'other theft', rising from four to 16 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in 'theft from the person' (from zero to one), highlights an unexpected shift in criminal activity. Conversely, 'possession of weapons' fell by 80% (from five to one), and 'public order' offences dropped 54.5% (from 11 to five), suggesting possible seasonal or community-driven changes. 'other crime' in Wymondham was 462% above the UK average, a stark deviation from national trends. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may reflect localised issues such as unregulated commercial activity or transient populations. Meanwhile, 'violence and sexual offences' remained 11% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area’s relatively stable social fabric and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres.

Wymondham’s crime rate in September 2025 rose 12.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.9 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area of South Norfolk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the community. While this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct local profile. The population context further underscores that Wymondham’s crime picture, though relatively safe compared to the UK as a whole, has specific vulnerabilities that require targeted attention.