The total recorded crimes in Necton, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Necton crime rate of 51.99 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 Necton, encompassing approximately 115 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 cities.
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 cities.
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.
In March 2025 the Necton has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 51.99 ranking 26th 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.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Breckland) | Crimes | Rank (Breckland) | Crimes | Rank (Breckland) | |
| Dereham Neatherd | 108 | 1 | 1,139 | 1 | 1,058 | 1 |
| Thetford Priory | 61 | 4 | 1,031 | 2 | 1,006 | 2 |
| Thetford Castle | 70 | 2 | 749 | 5 | 761 | 5 |
| Thetford Burrell | 42 | 6 | 912 | 3 | 832 | 3 |
| Swaffham | 66 | 3 | 802 | 4 | 560 | 6 |
| Bedingfeld | 11 | 23 | 421 | 9 | 794 | 4 |
| Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | 45 | 5 | 439 | 7 | 430 | 8 |
| Watton | 41 | 7 | 605 | 6 | 528 | 7 |
| Dereham Toftwood | 30 | 8 | 429 | 8 | 371 | 9 |
| Lincoln | 28 | 9 | 323 | 12 | 324 | 10 |
| All Saints & Wayland | 23 | 12 | 377 | 10 | 299 | 14 |
| Forest | 26 | 10 | 193 | 18 | 169 | 17 |
| Dereham Withburga | 23 | 13 | 344 | 11 | 317 | 11 |
| Mattishall | 24 | 11 | 274 | 14 | 226 | 15 |
| Saham Toney | 14 | 17 | 308 | 13 | 310 | 12 |
| Thetford Boudica | 18 | 14 | 270 | 15 | 302 | 13 |
| Upper Wensum | 18 | 15 | 175 | 19 | 160 | 20 |
| Hermitage | 12 | 21 | 219 | 16 | 186 | 16 |
| Harling & Heathlands | 15 | 16 | 106 | 24 | 131 | 24 |
| Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | 12 | 19 | 196 | 17 | 156 | 21 |
| Nar Valley | 8 | 25 | 132 | 23 | 164 | 18 |
| Ashill | 13 | 18 | 84 | 26 | 74 | 27 |
| The Buckenhams & Banham | 11 | 22 | 173 | 20 | 162 | 19 |
| Guiltcross | 12 | 20 | 138 | 22 | 141 | 22 |
| Shipdham-with-Scarning | 10 | 24 | 167 | 21 | 137 | 23 |
| Launditch | 3 | 27 | 74 | 27 | 76 | 26 |
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).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Necton postcode area is presented below.