The total recorded crimes in Hermitage, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hermitage crime rate of 1.10 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Breckland.
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 areas in the Breckland.
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.
In May 2025 the Hermitage has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 ranking 25th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Hermitage) | Crimes | Rank (Hermitage) | Crimes | Rank (Hermitage) | |
| Dereham Neatherd | 89 | 1 | 1,139 | 1 | 1,058 | 1 |
| Thetford Priory | 69 | 3 | 1,031 | 2 | 1,006 | 2 |
| Swaffham | 80 | 2 | 802 | 4 | 560 | 6 |
| Thetford Burrell | 36 | 6 | 912 | 3 | 832 | 3 |
| Bedingfeld | 12 | 22 | 421 | 9 | 794 | 4 |
| Thetford Castle | 61 | 4 | 749 | 5 | 761 | 5 |
| Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 48 | 5 | 439 | 7 | 430 | 8 |
| Watton | 28 | 11 | 605 | 6 | 528 | 7 |
| Dereham Toftwood | 33 | 7 | 429 | 8 | 371 | 9 |
| Mattishall | 32 | 8 | 274 | 14 | 226 | 15 |
| All Saints & Wayland | 29 | 9 | 377 | 10 | 299 | 14 |
| Lincoln | 28 | 10 | 323 | 12 | 324 | 10 |
| Dereham Withburga | 15 | 16 | 344 | 11 | 317 | 11 |
| Saham Toney | 14 | 18 | 308 | 13 | 310 | 12 |
| Thetford Boudica | 23 | 12 | 270 | 15 | 302 | 13 |
| Guiltcross | 22 | 13 | 138 | 22 | 141 | 22 |
| Ashill | 18 | 14 | 84 | 26 | 74 | 27 |
| Shipdham-with-Scarning | 16 | 15 | 167 | 21 | 137 | 23 |
| Forest | 14 | 19 | 193 | 18 | 169 | 17 |
| Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 15 | 17 | 196 | 17 | 156 | 21 |
| Nar Valley | 11 | 23 | 132 | 23 | 164 | 18 |
| The Buckenhams & Banham | 13 | 20 | 173 | 20 | 162 | 19 |
| Upper Wensum | 13 | 21 | 175 | 19 | 160 | 20 |
| Harling & Heathlands | 6 | 27 | 106 | 24 | 131 | 24 |
| Necton | 11 | 24 | 94 | 25 | 86 | 25 |
| Launditch | 7 | 26 | 74 | 27 | 76 | 26 |
In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 12 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hermitage postcode area is presented below.