Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 0.09 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Angerstein Close with total crimes: 2
  • Harling Drove with total crimes: 2
  • Hoy Drive 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 May 2025 the Forest has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)
Dereham Neatherd89 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory69 31,031 21,006 2
Swaffham80 2802 4560 6
Thetford Burrell36 6912 3832 3
Bedingfeld12 22421 9794 4
Thetford Castle61 4749 5761 5
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe48 5439 7430 8
Watton28 11605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood33 7429 8371 9
Mattishall32 8274 14226 15
All Saints & Wayland29 9377 10299 14
Lincoln28 10323 12324 10
Dereham Withburga15 16344 11317 11
Saham Toney14 18308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica23 12270 15302 13
Guiltcross22 13138 22141 22
Ashill18 1484 2674 27
Shipdham-with-Scarning16 15167 21137 23
Hermitage9 25219 16186 16
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft15 17196 17156 21
Nar Valley11 23132 23164 18
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202520
February 202516
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
November 20242
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Forest in May 2025

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

1. Angerstein Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Harling Drove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hoy Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Victory Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cromwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Shadwell Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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