Crime Rate in Saham Toney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saham Toney

The total recorded crimes in Saham Toney, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saham Toney crime rate of 9.26 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 Saham Toney, encompassing approximately 1,511 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Saham Toney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hurricane Close with total crimes: 2
  • Beverley Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Saham Toney?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Saham Toney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 308 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Saham Toney witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Saham Toney had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 310 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Saham Toney witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saham Toney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Saham Toney has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 9.26 ranking 18th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Saham Toney crimes were 308. The crime rate of Saham Toney in 2024 was 203.73 (year) or 16.98 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saham Toney were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 205.05 (year) or 17.09 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saham Toney)CrimesRank (Saham Toney)CrimesRank (Saham Toney)
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
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
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Saham Toney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 20256
February 202516
January 202516
December 20244
November 202413
October 202418
September 20245
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202416

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244

High Crime Locations Saham Toney in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hurricane Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Beverley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Liberator Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wessex Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Farnborough Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Oval (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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