Crime Rate in Launditch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Launditch

The total recorded crimes in Launditch, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Launditch crime rate of 81.52 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 Launditch, encompassing approximately 36 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
Launditch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Old Forge Yard with total crimes: 1

How safe is Launditch?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Launditch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 74 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Launditch recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Launditch had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 76 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Launditch recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Launditch Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Launditch has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 81.52 ranking 27th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Launditch crimes were 74. The crime rate of Launditch in 2024 was 2010.87 (year) or 167.57 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Launditch were around 76 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2065.22 (year) or 172.10 (month) ranking 26 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
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

Launditch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 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 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Launditch in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Forge Yard (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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