Crime Rate in Saham Toney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saham Toney

The total recorded crimes in Saham Toney, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saham Toney crime rate of 17.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Saham Toney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Marauder Road 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 July 2025 the Saham Toney has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 17.86 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saham Toney)CrimesRank (Saham Toney)CrimesRank (Saham Toney)
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
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
Necton10 2394 2586 25
Launditch6 2574 2776 26
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Saham Toney 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 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20258
April 202517
March 20256
February 202516
January 202516
December 20244
November 202413
October 202418

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
December 20241

High Crime Locations Saham Toney in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Marauder Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Beverley Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Pound Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Drove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Drove (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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