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Crime in Hingham

Hingham had 21 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 27.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 28 South Norfolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle South Norfolk area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

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

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27.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 28South Norfolk rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 7 Apr 7 May 10 Jun 6 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1257%
public order314%
anti-social behaviour314%
criminal damage210%
other crime15%

Hingham against South Norfolk

TypeHingham per 1,000Middle South Norfolk areaChange
Violence15.618.9–
Burglary00.5–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour3.95.5–
Theft and robbery04.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Attleborough56.6▲ 4%
Hingham27.2▲ 17%
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 Hingham a safe area?

Hingham had about 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 28 South Norfolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hingham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by public order (3) and anti-social behaviour (3).