Crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk): statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Wymondham (South Norfolk) in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- Questions about crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (623), other crime (172) and anti-social behaviour (149) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 719th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wymondham (South Norfolk) | South Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,340 | 7,321 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 49.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,212 | 148,448 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk) peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,512 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (913). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 47%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,340 | 73.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,512 | 83.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,262 | 69.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,275 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,396 | 76.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,228 | 67.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,096 | 60.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,025 | 56.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 913 | 50.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded notably more other crime (4.5 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (69% below) and public order (50% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 58 to 88, while shoplifting fell from 128 to 48 and public order fell from 100 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 623 | 34.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Other crime | 172 | 9.4 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 8.2 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 88 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +52% |
| Public order | 61 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 2.6 | 8.5 | -62% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wymondham (South Norfolk); the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wymondham (South Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | -25% |
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | -20% |
| Attleborough | 603 | 53.3 | -28% |
| Long Stratton | 176 | 28.8 | -61% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +40% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -64% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | -49% |
| Horsford | 202 | 32.4 | -56% |
Of the 3 areas within Wymondham (South Norfolk), South Wymondham had the highest crime rate (104.7 per 1,000) and North Wymondham the lowest (47.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wymondham | Neighbourhood | 8,211 | 860 | 104.7 |
| Central Wymondham | Neighbourhood | 4,213 | 211 | 50.1 |
| North Wymondham | Neighbourhood | 7,669 | 363 | 47.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Wymondham (South Norfolk) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (309).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 309 |
| On or near Penfold Drive | 139 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Norwich Common | 39 |
| On or near Kimberley Street | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Enfield Row | 21 |
| On or near Postmill Close | 18 |
| On or near Edwin Close | 17 |
| On or near Elder Way | 17 |
Of the 1,191 crimes in Wymondham (South Norfolk) with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 473 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 15.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 113 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Wymondham (South Norfolk) has an estimated population of 18,212 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wymondham (South Norfolk) average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wymondham (South Norfolk) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wymondham (South Norfolk) a safe place to live?
Wymondham (South Norfolk) recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 719th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 623 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other crime (172).
Is crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wymondham (South Norfolk) was down 11% on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wymondham (South Norfolk)?
About 18,212 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wymondham (South Norfolk)?
Wymondham (South Norfolk) 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.