Crime Rate in Necton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Necton

The total recorded crimes in Necton, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Necton crime rate of 86.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Necton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Court with total crimes: 3
  • Treasure Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Hale Road 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 July 2025 the Necton has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 86.66 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Necton)CrimesRank (Necton)CrimesRank (Necton)
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
Mattishall24 16274 14226 15
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
Launditch6 2574 2776 26
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Necton 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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

High Crime Locations Necton in July 2025

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

1. Chantry Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Treasure Grove (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Hale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Jubilee Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Burnside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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