Crime Rate in Shipdham-with-Scarning: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shipdham-with-Scarning

The total recorded crimes in Shipdham-with-Scarning, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shipdham-with-Scarning crime rate of 4.56 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 Shipdham-with-Scarning, encompassing approximately 2,194 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shipdham-with-Scarning Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove Close with total crimes: 2
  • Blackthorn Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Bluebell Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Shipdham-with-Scarning?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Shipdham-with-Scarning demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 167 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shipdham-with-Scarning recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shipdham-with-Scarning had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 137 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shipdham-with-Scarning recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Shipdham-with-Scarning has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shipdham-with-Scarning Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shipdham-with-Scarning has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 24th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Shipdham-with-Scarning crimes were 167. The crime rate of Shipdham-with-Scarning in 2024 was 76.10 (year) or 6.34 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shipdham-with-Scarning were around 137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.43 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory61 41,031 21,006 2
Thetford Castle70 2749 5761 5
Thetford Burrell42 6912 3832 3
Swaffham66 3802 4560 6
Bedingfeld11 23421 9794 4
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe45 5439 7430 8
Watton41 7605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood30 8429 8371 9
Lincoln28 9323 12324 10
All Saints & Wayland23 12377 10299 14
Forest26 10193 18169 17
Dereham Withburga23 13344 11317 11
Mattishall24 11274 14226 15
Saham Toney14 17308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica18 14270 15302 13
Upper Wensum18 15175 19160 20
Hermitage12 21219 16186 16
Harling & Heathlands15 16106 24131 24
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft12 19196 17156 21
Nar Valley8 25132 23164 18
Ashill13 1884 2674 27
The Buckenhams & Banham11 22173 20162 19
Guiltcross12 20138 22141 22
Necton6 2694 2586 25
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Shipdham-with-Scarning Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Shipdham-with-Scarning in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shipdham-with-Scarning postcode area is presented below.

1. Grove Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Blackthorn Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gorse Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Seckar Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fen Folgate (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Old Post Office Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cushing Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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