Crime Rate in Bedingfeld: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedingfeld

The total recorded crimes in Bedingfeld, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedingfeld crime rate of 1076.12 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 Bedingfeld, encompassing approximately 38 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bedingfeld Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 12
  • Pilgrims Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bedingfeld?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Bedingfeld reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 421 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bedingfeld witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Bedingfeld experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 794 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bedingfeld witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bedingfeld Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bedingfeld has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1076.12 ranking 8th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Bedingfeld crimes were 421. The crime rate of Bedingfeld in 2024 was 11049.87 (year) or 920.82 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedingfeld were around 794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20839.90 (year) or 1736.66 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedingfeld)CrimesRank (Bedingfeld)CrimesRank (Bedingfeld)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory79 21,031 21,006 2
Thetford Burrell67 4912 3832 3
Thetford Castle70 3749 5761 5
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
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Bedingfeld Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
April 20253
February 202512
January 20256
December 20241
November 20248

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 20253
April 20258
February 202522
January 20257
December 202425
November 20248
October 202431

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
January 20258

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202518
April 20256
February 20256
November 20246

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 202415
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 202512
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20246
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bedingfeld in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
3. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Pine Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Ashburton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Westgate Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Impson Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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