Crime Rate in Ashill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashill

The total recorded crimes in Ashill, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashill crime rate of 22.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Ashill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Allotment Close with total crimes: 1
  • St Andrew'S Close with total crimes: 1
  • Cook Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Breckland.

    • 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 areas in the Breckland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ashill has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 22.12 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashill)CrimesRank (Ashill)CrimesRank (Ashill)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory79 21,031 21,006 2
Thetford Burrell67 4912 3832 3
Thetford Castle70 3749 5761 5
Bedingfeld41 8421 9794 4
Swaffham59 5802 4560 6
Watton43 7605 6528 7
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe45 6439 7430 8
Dereham Toftwood31 12429 8371 9
All Saints & Wayland35 9377 10299 14
Lincoln33 11323 12324 10
Dereham Withburga34 10344 11317 11
Saham Toney27 13308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica21 18270 15302 13
Mattishall24 16274 14226 15
Nar Valley26 14132 23164 18
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft25 15196 17156 21
Hermitage15 19219 16186 16
Forest23 17193 18169 17
The Buckenhams & Banham10 22173 20162 19
Upper Wensum12 20175 19160 20
Shipdham-with-Scarning7 24167 21137 23
Harling & Heathlands11 21106 24131 24
Guiltcross2 27138 22141 22
Necton10 2394 2586 25
Launditch6 2574 2776 26

Ashill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202513
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ashill in July 2025

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

1. Old Allotment Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Andrew'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cook Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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