Crime Rate in Hermitage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hermitage

The total recorded crimes in Hermitage, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hermitage crime rate of 1.46 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 Hermitage, encompassing approximately 8,206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hermitage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • New Road with total crimes: 3
  • Church Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hermitage?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Hermitage demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 219 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hermitage had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 186 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hermitage Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hermitage has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 21th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Hermitage crimes were 219. The crime rate of Hermitage in 2024 was 34.36 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hermitage were around 186 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.27 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 16 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
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

Hermitage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order 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 Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 202412
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
June 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20243
August 20243
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243

High Crime Locations Hermitage in March 2025

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

1. Wellingham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. New Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Church Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Main Dereham Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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