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 July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shipdham-with-Scarning crime rate of 3.19 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shipdham-with-Scarning Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kemp Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Swan Lane 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 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 July 2025 the Shipdham-with-Scarning has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shipdham-with-Scarning)CrimesRank (Shipdham-with-Scarning)CrimesRank (Shipdham-with-Scarning)
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
Saham Toney27 13308 13310 12
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
Harling & Heathlands11 21106 24131 24
Guiltcross2 27138 22141 22
Necton10 2394 2586 25
Launditch6 2574 2776 26
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Shipdham-with-Scarning 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 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 July 2025

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

1. Kemp Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Swan Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Watton Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Parklands Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Oak Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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