Crime Rate in Swaffham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swaffham

The total recorded crimes in Swaffham, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swaffham crime rate of 6.29 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 Swaffham, encompassing approximately 9,384 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Swaffham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Whitsands Mews with total crimes: 3

How safe is Swaffham?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Swaffham reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 802 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Swaffham witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Swaffham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 560 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Swaffham witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Swaffham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Swaffham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Swaffham has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 6.29 ranking 5th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Swaffham crimes were 802. The crime rate of Swaffham in 2024 was 85.46 (year) or 7.12 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swaffham were around 560 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.67 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swaffham)CrimesRank (Swaffham)CrimesRank (Swaffham)
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
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
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

Swaffham 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202539
April 202523
March 202523
February 202523
January 202521
December 202417
November 202418
October 202430

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Swaffham in July 2025

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whitsands Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Mill Farm Nurseries (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Orford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buttercup Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Minnow Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lynn Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. The Oaklands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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