Crime Rate in Dereham Toftwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dereham Toftwood

The total recorded crimes in Dereham Toftwood, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dereham Toftwood crime rate of 4.79 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 Toftwood, encompassing approximately 6,885 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Dereham Toftwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Tavern Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Strasbourg Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dereham Toftwood?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Dereham Toftwood reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 429 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dereham Toftwood witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Dereham Toftwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 371 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dereham Toftwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dereham Toftwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dereham Toftwood has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 7th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Dereham Toftwood crimes were 429. The crime rate of Dereham Toftwood in 2024 was 62.30 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dereham Toftwood were around 371 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.88 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dereham Toftwood)CrimesRank (Dereham Toftwood)CrimesRank (Dereham Toftwood)
Dereham Neatherd89 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory69 31,031 21,006 2
Swaffham80 2802 4560 6
Thetford Burrell36 6912 3832 3
Bedingfeld12 22421 9794 4
Thetford Castle61 4749 5761 5
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe48 5439 7430 8
Watton28 11605 6528 7
Mattishall32 8274 14226 15
All Saints & Wayland29 9377 10299 14
Lincoln28 10323 12324 10
Dereham Withburga15 16344 11317 11
Saham Toney14 18308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica23 12270 15302 13
Guiltcross22 13138 22141 22
Ashill18 1484 2674 27
Shipdham-with-Scarning16 15167 21137 23
Hermitage9 25219 16186 16
Forest14 19193 18169 17
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft15 17196 17156 21
Nar Valley11 23132 23164 18
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Dereham Toftwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 202416
November 20243
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 202428
May 202428

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 202416
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dereham Toftwood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Tavern Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Strasbourg Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hill Fields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Yaxham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Salhouse Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Swan Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Metamec Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. South Green Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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