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Crime in Hethersett

Hethersett had 138 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 28 South Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 72% above the middle South Norfolk area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

NR9, South Norfolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hethersett

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76.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 28South Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

44 Mar 33 Apr 40 May 55 Jun 46 Jul 37 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6547%
criminal damage2014%
anti-social behaviour1914%
theft107%
public order75%
shoplifting54%
weapons32%
other crime32%

Hethersett against South Norfolk

TypeHethersett per 1,000Middle South Norfolk areaChange
Violence36.118.9▲ 44%
Burglary1.10.5–
Vehicle crime0.60–
Anti-social behaviour10.65.5▼ 5%
Theft and robbery6.74.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colney277.1▲ 21%
Cringleford78.9▼ 10%
Hethersett76.7▲ 18%
Little Melton38.3▲ 40%
Bawburgh18.20%
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 Hethersett a safe area?

Hethersett had about 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 28 South Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hethersett?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (65), followed by criminal damage (20) and anti-social behaviour (19).