Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 0.17 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 Forest, encompassing approximately 151,357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Harling Drove with total crimes: 4
  • Victory Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Forest?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Forest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 193 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forest recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Forest had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 169 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forest recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forest Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Forest has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 10th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Forest crimes were 193. The crime rate of Forest in 2024 was 6.44 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest were around 169 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.13 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 17 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
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

Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 202412
April 20244

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202516
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20248

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Forest in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Harling Drove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Victory Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Hall Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hatchett Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Heathlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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