Crime Rate in Dereham Toftwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dereham Toftwood

The total recorded crimes in Dereham Toftwood, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dereham Toftwood crime rate of 4.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dereham Toftwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Close with total crimes: 4
  • Strasbourg Way with total crimes: 2
  • William 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 July 2025 the Dereham Toftwood has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dereham Toftwood)CrimesRank (Dereham Toftwood)CrimesRank (Dereham Toftwood)
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
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 Toftwood 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202513
April 202513
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 202416
November 20243
October 202414

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations Dereham Toftwood in July 2025

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

1. Charles Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Strasbourg Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. William Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Westfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Windhover Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Bridge Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Fox Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Thorp Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Metamec Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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