Crime Rate in Bedingfeld: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedingfeld

The total recorded crimes in Bedingfeld, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedingfeld crime rate of 288.71 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 Mar were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bedingfeld Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pilgrims Way with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cranwich Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bedingfeld has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 288.71 ranking 23th 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.

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
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
Ashill13 1884 2674 27
The Buckenhams & Banham11 22173 20162 19
Guiltcross12 20138 22141 22
Shipdham-with-Scarning10 24167 21137 23
Necton6 2694 2586 25
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Bedingfeld Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 202415
November 20246
October 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20246
November 20241
August 20246

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20246
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 20257
December 202425
November 20248
October 202431
August 202421
July 202420
June 202436
May 202414
April 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
November 20246
September 20241
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20256
December 20241
November 20248
August 202418
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bedingfeld in March 2025

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

1. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Cranwich Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Green Acre Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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