Crime in Dereham Neatherd, Breckland
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 12Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 9Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 10 |
| On or near St Nicholas Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 8 | 8 |
| On or near Nelson Place Map | Drugs: 3Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Matsell Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1Public order: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Church Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1Public order: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Ramillies Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with the priority that we will have for Dereham for the next three months:
Tackling youth and vehicle related anti-social behaviour
Tackling rural and acquisitive crime
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We've been continuing to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre in particular. A Criminal Behaviour Order has been issued to one man banning him from Dereham for two years after persistent issues.
We carry out regular patrols around the Market Place, Nelson's Place and Church Street - especially at school times and in the evenings.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with priorities that we will have for Dereham for the next three months:
Tackling rural crime and antisocial behaviour across Dereham
Issued: 2 Feb 2026
Status Update
Suspected shoplifter arrested and charged in Dereham – he’s been bailed with conditions not to enter Dereham for any reason until the court date in June.
Alcohol taken from various street drinkers in and around the town centre as per the new PSPO.
One driver issued with a ticket for not MOT in Dereham.
Visit to Hockering Primary.
Patrols of St Nicholas Church Dereham after reports of anti-social behaviour in the church entrance.
Across Dereham we’ve taken two recent closure orders to the courts after reports of antisocial behaviour. These cases are worked on by local officers and collect lots of evidence of ASB to show why we think these addresses should be closed down.
Villages around the town have been visited by local beat managers and they’ve been focussing on crime prevention and target hardening for rural businesses.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
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Neighbourhood Meeting
meetingDereham area Neighbourhood Meeting
7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Breckland Council offices NR19 1EE and online - email [email protected] for the Teams invite,
Neighbourhood Meeting
meetingDereham area Neighbourhood Meeting
7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Breckland Council offices NR19 1EE and online - email [email protected] for the Teams invite,
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