Crime Rate in Dereham Withburga: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dereham Withburga

The total recorded crimes in Dereham Withburga, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dereham Withburga crime rate of 11.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dereham Withburga Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dairy Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Macarthur Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Girling Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Breckland.

    • 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 areas in the Breckland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Dereham Withburga has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 11.18 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dereham Withburga)CrimesRank (Dereham Withburga)CrimesRank (Dereham Withburga)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
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
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 Withburga 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 20257
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 202516
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Dereham Withburga in July 2025

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

1. Dairy Crescent (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Macarthur Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Girling Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. St Withburga Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Washbridge (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lineside (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Howlett Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Reeder Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Valley View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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