Crime in Hethersett: statistics, rates and trends

426 crimes were recorded in Hethersett in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 189 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hethersett has the 1,107th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hethersett was highest in the year to July 2026 (426 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (260). Over the whole period it rose 48%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hethersett 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 possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+94%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-21%) and anti-social behaviour (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hethersett

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hethersett recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hethersett

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hethersett recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hethersett

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hethersett recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hethersett

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hethersett recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hethersett

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hethersett recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hethersett

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hethersett recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hethersett

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hethersett recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hethersett

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hethersett recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hethersett

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hethersett recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hethersett

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hethersett recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hethersett

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hethersett recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hethersett

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hethersett recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hethersett

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hethersett recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Hethersett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hethersett.

1 areas within Hethersett, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hethersett had the highest rate (72.2 per 1,000) and Hethersett the lowest (72.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Hethersett over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hethersett 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.

Hethersett has an estimated population of 8,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hethersett sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hethersett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.