Crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk): statistics, rates and trends
1,349 crimes were recorded in Wymondham (South Norfolk) in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk) at a glance
- Crime trends in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- Types of crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- Wymondham (South Norfolk) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- Streets with the most crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- Population and deprivation in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- Questions about crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- About this data
1,349 crimes were recorded in Wymondham (South Norfolk) in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 607 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wymondham (South Norfolk) has the 710th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wymondham (South Norfolk) | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,349 | 7,239 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.1 | 48.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,212 | 148,448 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk) was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,507 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (943). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 1,349 | 74.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,507 | 82.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,255 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,289 | 70.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,381 | 75.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,247 | 68.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,054 | 57.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,009 | 55.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 943 | 51.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wymondham (South Norfolk) 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+36%). The largest falls were in burglary (-72%) and shoplifting (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 33.3 | 0.97 | -3% |
| Other crime | 188 | 10.3 | 4.89 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 7.6 | 0.49 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +4% |
| Other theft | 83 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +36% |
| Public order | 69 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 3.1 | 0.38 | -55% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 0.8 | 0.17 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +367% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -72% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 45.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 367% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wymondham (South Norfolk), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wymondham (South Norfolk).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wymondham (South Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett | 426 | 53.0 | -28% |
| Cringleford | 362 | 60.8 | -18% |
| Attleborough | 575 | 50.8 | -31% |
| Long Stratton | 181 | 29.6 | -60% |
| Norwich | 21,032 | 103.4 | +40% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 406 | 25.9 | -65% |
| Poringland | 254 | 36.2 | -51% |
| Horsford | 208 | 33.4 | -55% |
3 areas within Wymondham (South Norfolk), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South Wymondham had the highest rate (106.6 per 1,000) and North Wymondham the lowest (46.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wymondham | Neighbourhood | 8,211 | 875 | 106.6 |
| Central Wymondham | Neighbourhood | 4,213 | 214 | 50.8 |
| North Wymondham | Neighbourhood | 7,669 | 358 | 46.7 |
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 Wymondham (South Norfolk) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 313 |
| On or near Penfold Drive | 141 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Norwich Common | 38 |
| On or near Kimberley Street | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Enfield Row | 20 |
| On or near Postmill Close | 20 |
| On or near Elder Way | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wymondham (South Norfolk) 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 | 462 | 34.2% |
| Under investigation | 188 | 13.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 13.4% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 6.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% |
Wymondham (South Norfolk) has an estimated population of 18,212. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wymondham (South Norfolk) sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wymondham (South Norfolk) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Wymondham (South Norfolk) a safe place to live?
Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 74.1 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 Wymondham (South Norfolk)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other crime (188).
Is crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk) was down 10% on the year before: 1,349 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,507 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wymondham (South Norfolk)?
Wymondham (South Norfolk) 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 Wymondham (South Norfolk). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.