Crime Rate in Necton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Necton

The total recorded crimes in Necton, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Necton crime rate of 95.32 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 Necton, encompassing approximately 115 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Necton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brown'S Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Farm Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Treasure Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Necton?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Necton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 94 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Necton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Necton had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 86 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Necton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Necton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Necton has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 95.32 ranking 24th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Necton crimes were 94. The crime rate of Necton in 2024 was 814.56 (year) or 67.88 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Necton were around 86 crimes with yearly crime rate of 745.23 (year) or 62.10 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Necton)CrimesRank (Necton)CrimesRank (Necton)
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
Nar Valley11 23132 23164 18
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Necton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Necton in May 2025

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

1. Brown'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Farm Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Treasure Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Maple Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dunham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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