Crime Rate in Dereham Neatherd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dereham Neatherd

The total recorded crimes in Dereham Neatherd, Breckland, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
Dereham Neatherd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Place with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)
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
Dereham Withburga23 13344 11317 11
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 Neatherd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202531
January 202534
December 202428
November 202434
October 202437
September 202428
August 202423
July 202437
June 202486
May 202445
April 202434

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202516
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 202413
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20259
January 202517
December 202415
November 20249
October 202416
September 20249
August 202412
July 202419
June 202422
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 262 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202534
January 202525
December 202435
November 202423
October 202422
September 202423
August 202422
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dereham Neatherd in March 2025

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

1. Nelson Place (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Quebec Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. St Nicholas Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Keepers Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bath Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapel Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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