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 May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shipdham-with-Scarning crime rate of 7.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shipdham-with-Scarning Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradenham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blackthorn Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Gorse Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Breckland.

    • 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 areas in the Breckland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shipdham-with-Scarning has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 7.29 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shipdham-with-Scarning)CrimesRank (Shipdham-with-Scarning)CrimesRank (Shipdham-with-Scarning)
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
Saham Toney14 18308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica23 12270 15302 13
Guiltcross22 13138 22141 22
Ashill18 1484 2674 27
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

Shipdham-with-Scarning Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bradenham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
2. Blackthorn Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Gorse Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pound Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Watton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fox Covert (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Oak Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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