Crime Rate in Ashill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashill

The total recorded crimes in Ashill, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashill crime rate of 95.87 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 Ashill, encompassing approximately 135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ashill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Allotment Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Yard with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ashill?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Ashill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 84 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashill recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashill had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 74 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashill recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Ashill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashill has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 95.87 ranking 18th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Ashill crimes were 84. The crime rate of Ashill in 2024 was 619.47 (year) or 51.62 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashill were around 74 crimes with yearly crime rate of 545.72 (year) or 45.48 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory61 41,031 21,006 2
Thetford Castle70 2749 5761 5
Thetford Burrell42 6912 3832 3
Swaffham66 3802 4560 6
Bedingfeld11 23421 9794 4
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe45 5439 7430 8
Watton41 7605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood30 8429 8371 9
Lincoln28 9323 12324 10
All Saints & Wayland23 12377 10299 14
Forest26 10193 18169 17
Dereham Withburga23 13344 11317 11
Mattishall24 11274 14226 15
Saham Toney14 17308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica18 14270 15302 13
Upper Wensum18 15175 19160 20
Hermitage12 21219 16186 16
Harling & Heathlands15 16106 24131 24
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft12 19196 17156 21
Nar Valley8 25132 23164 18
The Buckenhams & Banham11 22173 20162 19
Guiltcross12 20138 22141 22
Shipdham-with-Scarning10 24167 21137 23
Necton6 2694 2586 25
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Ashill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ashill in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashill postcode area is presented below.

1. Old Allotment Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Hillside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chapel Yard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Oaks (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Woodlands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Dunnetts Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cook Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.