Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 0.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatchett Way with total crimes: 6
  • Victory Way with total crimes: 6
  • Saxon Place with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Breckland.

    • 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 areas in the Breckland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Forest has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)
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
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
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

Forest 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 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 202520
February 202516
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
November 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Forest in July 2025

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

1. Hatchett Way (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Possession of weapons2
2. Victory Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Saxon Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harling Drove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Hall Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hockwold Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dewarrene Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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