Crime Rate in Mattishall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mattishall

The total recorded crimes in Mattishall, Breckland, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Mattishall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Tree Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Town Lane 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 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 July 2025 the Mattishall has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 33.99 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mattishall)CrimesRank (Mattishall)CrimesRank (Mattishall)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory79 21,031 21,006 2
Thetford Burrell67 4912 3832 3
Thetford Castle70 3749 5761 5
Bedingfeld41 8421 9794 4
Swaffham59 5802 4560 6
Watton43 7605 6528 7
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe45 6439 7430 8
Dereham Toftwood31 12429 8371 9
All Saints & Wayland35 9377 10299 14
Lincoln33 11323 12324 10
Dereham Withburga34 10344 11317 11
Saham Toney27 13308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica21 18270 15302 13
Nar Valley26 14132 23164 18
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft25 15196 17156 21
Hermitage15 19219 16186 16
Forest23 17193 18169 17
The Buckenhams & Banham10 22173 20162 19
Upper Wensum12 20175 19160 20
Shipdham-with-Scarning7 24167 21137 23
Harling & Heathlands11 21106 24131 24
Guiltcross2 27138 22141 22
Necton10 2394 2586 25
Launditch6 2574 2776 26
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Mattishall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202522
May 202523
April 20253
March 202511
February 20252
January 202511
December 202417
November 20247
October 20245

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 202515
January 20251
November 20243
October 202410

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Mattishall in July 2025

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

1. Walnut Tree Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Town Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Reymerston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Stoney End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. New Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Hunter Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Norwich Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cedar Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Gant Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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