Crime Rate in Dereham Withburga: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dereham Withburga

The total recorded crimes in Dereham Withburga, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dereham Withburga crime rate of 7.57 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 Withburga, encompassing approximately 3,040 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dereham Withburga Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Withburga Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Howard Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Washbridge with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dereham Withburga?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Dereham Withburga demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 344 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dereham Withburga witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dereham Withburga had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 317 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dereham Withburga witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Dereham Withburga has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dereham Withburga Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dereham Withburga has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 7.57 ranking 13th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Dereham Withburga crimes were 344. The crime rate of Dereham Withburga in 2024 was 113.15 (year) or 9.43 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dereham Withburga were around 317 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.27 (year) or 8.69 (month) ranking 11 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
Bedingfeld11 23421 9794 4
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
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

Dereham Withburga Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202516
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 202428
August 20249
July 202413
June 202426
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dereham Withburga in March 2025

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

1. St Withburga Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Howard Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Washbridge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Waples Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Dale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dunlop Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wallace Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Humbletoft Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Macarthur Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Girling Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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