Crime Rate in All Saints & Wayland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in All Saints & Wayland

The total recorded crimes in All Saints & Wayland, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a All Saints & Wayland crime rate of 74.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around All Saints & Wayland, encompassing approximately 391 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
All Saints & Wayland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Cherry Blossom Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is All Saints & Wayland?

To understand the safety of All Saints & Wayland, we need to analyze All Saints & Wayland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, All Saints & Wayland reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 377 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, All Saints & Wayland witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, All Saints & Wayland had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 299 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, All Saints & Wayland has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

All Saints & Wayland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the All Saints & Wayland has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 74.00 ranking 9th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total All Saints & Wayland crimes were 377. The crime rate of All Saints & Wayland in 2024 was 961.98 (year) or 80.17 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in All Saints & Wayland were around 299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 762.95 (year) or 63.58 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (All Saints & Wayland)CrimesRank (All Saints & Wayland)CrimesRank (All Saints & Wayland)
Dereham Neatherd89 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory69 31,031 21,006 2
Swaffham80 2802 4560 6
Thetford Burrell36 6912 3832 3
Bedingfeld12 22421 9794 4
Thetford Castle61 4749 5761 5
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe48 5439 7430 8
Watton28 11605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood33 7429 8371 9
Mattishall32 8274 14226 15
Lincoln28 10323 12324 10
Dereham Withburga15 16344 11317 11
Saham Toney14 18308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica23 12270 15302 13
Guiltcross22 13138 22141 22
Ashill18 1484 2674 27
Shipdham-with-Scarning16 15167 21137 23
Hermitage9 25219 16186 16
Forest14 19193 18169 17
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft15 17196 17156 21
Nar Valley11 23132 23164 18
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

All Saints & Wayland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 202523
December 202425
November 202422
October 202416
September 202420
August 202416
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
September 20242
June 20246

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
May 20247

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20259
November 20241
May 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations All Saints & Wayland in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the All Saints & Wayland postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cherry Blossom Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Shropham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Swamp Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Ellington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cardington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Walsingham Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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