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Crime in Diss

Diss had 296 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 28 South Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 143% above the middle South Norfolk area. Crime was up 54% on the three months before.

IP22, South Norfolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Diss

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108.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 28South Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
+54%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common88 in 3 months

Month by month

62 Mar 75 Apr 55 May 100 Jun 91 Jul 105 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Diss. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8830%
shoplifting7826%
anti-social behaviour3311%
criminal damage3010%
public order186%
theft176%
burglary93%
vehicle crime52%

Diss against South Norfolk

TypeDiss per 1,000Middle South Norfolk areaChange
Violence32.218.9▲ 29%
Burglary3.30.5–
Vehicle crime1.80–
Anti-social behaviour12.15.5▲ 38%
Theft and robbery9.24.5▲ 67%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Diss108.4▲ 54%
Roydon64.6▲ 95%
Dickleburgh50–
See every South Norfolk area ranked on the crime in South Norfolk page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Diss a safe area?

Diss had about 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 28 South Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Diss?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (88), followed by shoplifting (78) and anti-social behaviour (33).