Crime Rate in Nar Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nar Valley

The total recorded crimes in Nar Valley, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nar Valley crime rate of 284.24 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 Nar Valley, encompassing approximately 38 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Nar Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priory Place with total crimes: 7
  • Denny'S Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Nar Valley?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Nar Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 132 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nar Valley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Nar Valley had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 164 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nar Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nar Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nar Valley has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 284.24 ranking 23th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Nar Valley crimes were 132. The crime rate of Nar Valley in 2024 was 3410.85 (year) or 284.24 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nar Valley were around 164 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4237.73 (year) or 353.14 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nar Valley)CrimesRank (Nar Valley)CrimesRank (Nar Valley)
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
Mattishall32 8274 14226 15
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
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Nar Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 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 (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Nar Valley in May 2025

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

1. Priory Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Denny'S Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Priory Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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