Crime in Hethersett: statistics, rates and trends
445 crimes were recorded in Hethersett in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hethersett at a glance
- Crime trends in Hethersett
- Types of crime in Hethersett
- Hethersett compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hethersett
- Streets with the most crime in Hethersett
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hethersett
- Demographics of Hethersett
- Questions about crime in Hethersett
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (199), criminal damage and arson (63) and anti-social behaviour (50) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,048th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hethersett | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 445 | 7,321 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 49.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,036 | 148,448 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hethersett of any year here (445 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 445 | 55.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 377 | 46.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 291 | 36.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 331 | 41.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 364 | 45.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 321 | 39.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 275 | 34.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 242 | 30.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 288 | 35.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (59% below) and shoplifting (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 29 to 63 and violence and sexual offences rose from 164 to 199, while shoplifting fell from 38 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 24.8 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +117% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 27 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hethersett; the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hethersett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +6% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,340 | 73.6 | +33% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +86% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -52% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | -32% |
| Horsford | 202 | 32.4 | -42% |
| Long Stratton | 176 | 28.8 | -48% |
| Attleborough | 603 | 53.3 | -4% |
Hethersett is the one area listed within Hethersett, with 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett | Neighbourhood | 11,165 | 812 | 72.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Hethersett over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Little Melton Road” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Little Melton Road | 81 |
| On or near Cann'S Lane | 35 |
| On or near Cantley Lane South | 27 |
| On or near Coachmaker Way | 16 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 16 |
| On or near Kett'S Close | 15 |
| On or near Great Melton Close | 13 |
| On or near Beaumont Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Alcathoe Close | 10 |
| On or near Cromwell Close | 9 |
Of the 395 crimes in Hethersett with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 201 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 17.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Hethersett has an estimated population of 8,036 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hethersett average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hethersett | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hethersett a safe place to live?
Hethersett recorded 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,048th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hethersett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (63).
Is crime in Hethersett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hethersett was up 18% on the year before: 445 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hethersett?
About 8,036 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hethersett?
Hethersett is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.