Crime Rate in Mattishall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mattishall

The total recorded crimes in Mattishall, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mattishall crime rate of 45.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (666.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mattishall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Tinkers' Lane with total crimes: 6
  • St Peter'S Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Breckland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Mattishall has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 45.33 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mattishall)CrimesRank (Mattishall)CrimesRank (Mattishall)
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
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
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Mattishall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 202515
January 20251
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20253
March 202511
February 20252
January 202511
December 202417
November 20247
October 20245
September 202417
August 20244
July 20243
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Tinkers' Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. St Peter'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Reymerston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Town Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Church Plain (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Cedar Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Wier Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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