Crime Rate in Dereham Neatherd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dereham Neatherd

The total recorded crimes in Dereham Neatherd, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dereham Neatherd crime rate of 12.34 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 Dereham Neatherd, encompassing approximately 8,751 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dereham Neatherd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Dereham Neatherd?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Dereham Neatherd reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 1,139 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dereham Neatherd witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Dereham Neatherd experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 1,058 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dereham Neatherd witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dereham Neatherd Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dereham Neatherd has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 12.34 ranking 1th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Dereham Neatherd crimes were 1,139. The crime rate of Dereham Neatherd in 2024 was 130.15 (year) or 10.85 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dereham Neatherd were around 1,058 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.89 (year) or 10.07 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dereham Neatherd)CrimesRank (Dereham Neatherd)CrimesRank (Dereham Neatherd)
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
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Dereham Neatherd 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 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202524
May 202543
April 202526
March 202542
February 202531
January 202534
December 202428
November 202434
October 202437

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
March 202519
February 20259
January 202517
December 202415
November 20249
October 202416

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 202511
January 202516
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241

A total of 266 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202535
May 202523
April 202520
March 202521
February 202534
January 202525
December 202435
November 202423
October 202422

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Dereham Neatherd in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. St Nicholas Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Ramillies Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
7. Quebec Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nelson Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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