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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ashill) | Crimes | Rank (Ashill) | Crimes | Rank (Ashill) | |
| Dereham Neatherd | 108 | 1 | 1,139 | 1 | 1,058 | 1 |
| Thetford Priory | 79 | 2 | 1,031 | 2 | 1,006 | 2 |
| Thetford Burrell | 67 | 4 | 912 | 3 | 832 | 3 |
| Thetford Castle | 70 | 3 | 749 | 5 | 761 | 5 |
| Bedingfeld | 41 | 8 | 421 | 9 | 794 | 4 |
| Swaffham | 59 | 5 | 802 | 4 | 560 | 6 |
| Watton | 43 | 7 | 605 | 6 | 528 | 7 |
| Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 45 | 6 | 439 | 7 | 430 | 8 |
| Dereham Toftwood | 31 | 12 | 429 | 8 | 371 | 9 |
| All Saints & Wayland | 35 | 9 | 377 | 10 | 299 | 14 |
| Lincoln | 33 | 11 | 323 | 12 | 324 | 10 |
| Dereham Withburga | 34 | 10 | 344 | 11 | 317 | 11 |
| Saham Toney | 27 | 13 | 308 | 13 | 310 | 12 |
| Thetford Boudica | 21 | 18 | 270 | 15 | 302 | 13 |
| Mattishall | 24 | 16 | 274 | 14 | 226 | 15 |
| Nar Valley | 26 | 14 | 132 | 23 | 164 | 18 |
| Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 25 | 15 | 196 | 17 | 156 | 21 |
| Hermitage | 15 | 19 | 219 | 16 | 186 | 16 |
| Forest | 23 | 17 | 193 | 18 | 169 | 17 |
| The Buckenhams & Banham | 10 | 22 | 173 | 20 | 162 | 19 |
| Upper Wensum | 12 | 20 | 175 | 19 | 160 | 20 |
| Shipdham-with-Scarning | 7 | 24 | 167 | 21 | 137 | 23 |
| Harling & Heathlands | 11 | 21 | 106 | 24 | 131 | 24 |
| Guiltcross | 2 | 27 | 138 | 22 | 141 | 22 |
| Necton | 10 | 23 | 94 | 25 | 86 | 25 |
| Launditch | 6 | 25 | 74 | 27 | 76 | 26 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashill postcode area is presented below.