Crime Rate in Harling & Heathlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harling & Heathlands

The total recorded crimes in Harling & Heathlands, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harling & Heathlands crime rate of 52.17 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 Harling & Heathlands, encompassing approximately 287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harling & Heathlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hambling'S Piece with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harling & Heathlands?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Harling & Heathlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 106 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harling & Heathlands recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harling & Heathlands had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 131 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harling & Heathlands recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harling & Heathlands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Harling & Heathlands has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 52.17 ranking 16th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Harling & Heathlands crimes were 106. The crime rate of Harling & Heathlands in 2024 was 368.70 (year) or 30.72 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harling & Heathlands were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 455.65 (year) or 37.97 (month) ranking 24 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
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
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

Harling & Heathlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Bicycle theft 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
August 20244
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Harling & Heathlands in March 2025

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

1. Watton Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hambling'S Piece (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Kerridges (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Roudham Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. New Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Maidens Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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