Crime in Diss: statistics, rates and trends
728 crimes were recorded in Diss in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
728 crimes were recorded in Diss in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 289 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Diss has the 719th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Diss | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 728 | 7,239 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 48.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,911 | 148,448 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Diss was highest in the year to July 2021 (855 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (663). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 728 | 73.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 743 | 75.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 663 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 710 | 71.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 808 | 81.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 855 | 86.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 775 | 78.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 805 | 81.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 744 | 75.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Diss over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+65%). The largest falls were in other theft (-54%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 12.6 | 1.52 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 8.2 | 1.21 | +65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -16% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -16% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -54% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +171% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.86 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.35 | +175% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.52 | -50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -43% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Diss
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Diss recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Diss
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Diss recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Diss
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Diss recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Diss
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Diss recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Diss
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Diss recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Diss
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Diss recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Diss
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Diss recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Diss
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Diss recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Diss
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Diss recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Diss
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Diss recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Diss
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Diss recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Diss
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Diss recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Diss
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Diss recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Diss
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Diss recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Diss, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Diss.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Diss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleston | 249 | 46.9 | -36% |
| Long Stratton | 181 | 29.6 | -60% |
| Attleborough | 575 | 50.8 | -31% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,349 | 74.1 | +1% |
| Stowmarket | 1,390 | 63.3 | -14% |
| Bungay | 285 | 55.0 | -25% |
| Thetford | 2,415 | 95.5 | +30% |
| Hethersett | 426 | 53.0 | -28% |
1 areas within Diss, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Diss & Roydon had the highest rate (69.2 per 1,000) and Diss & Roydon the lowest (69.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diss & Roydon | Neighbourhood | 10,925 | 756 | 69.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Diss over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Ladbrooke Close | 25 |
| On or near Willbye Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 19 |
| On or near Blomefield Road | 18 |
| On or near Beehive Yard | 18 |
| On or near B1077 | 17 |
| On or near Market Hill | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Diss over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Diss has an estimated population of 9,911. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Diss sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Diss |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Diss a safe place to live?
Diss recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Diss?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (125).
Is crime in Diss going up or down?
Recorded crime in Diss was down 2% on the year before: 728 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 743 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Diss?
Diss is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Diss. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.