Crime Rate in Mattishall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mattishall

The total recorded crimes in Mattishall, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mattishall crime rate of 33.99 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 Mattishall, encompassing approximately 706 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mattishall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Town Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Reymerston Road with total crimes: 3
  • Reymerston Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mattishall?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Mattishall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 274 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Mattishall had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 226 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mattishall recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mattishall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mattishall has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 33.99 ranking 11th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Mattishall crimes were 274. The crime rate of Mattishall in 2024 was 388.10 (year) or 32.34 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mattishall were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 320.11 (year) or 26.68 (month) ranking 15 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
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
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Mattishall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 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 Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202515
January 20251
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 202511
December 202417
November 20247
October 20245
September 202417
August 20244
July 20243
June 202436
May 202417
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mattishall in March 2025

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

1. Town Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Reymerston Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Reymerston Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
4. North Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Beeches (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Peter'S Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Church Plain (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Crosskeys Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Welgate Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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