Crime Rate in Harling & Heathlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harling & Heathlands

The total recorded crimes in Harling & Heathlands, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harling & Heathlands crime rate of 20.87 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 May were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harling & Heathlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colman Way with total crimes: 2
  • Maidens Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Watton Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Breckland.

    • 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 areas in the Breckland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Harling & Heathlands has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 20.87 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harling & Heathlands)CrimesRank (Harling & Heathlands)CrimesRank (Harling & Heathlands)
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
Forest14 19193 18169 17
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft15 17196 17156 21
Nar Valley11 23132 23164 18
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Harling & Heathlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Harling & Heathlands in May 2025

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

1. Colman Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Maidens Walk (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Watton Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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