Crime Rate in Swaffham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swaffham

The total recorded crimes in Swaffham, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swaffham crime rate of 7.03 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Swaffham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynn Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Castleacre Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Swaffham has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 7.03 ranking 3th 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.

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
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
Shipdham-with-Scarning10 24167 21137 23
Necton6 2694 2586 25
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Swaffham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202523
January 202521
December 202417
November 202418
October 202430
September 202421
August 202418
July 202429
June 202454
May 202429
April 202432

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 202410
July 202414
June 202416
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Swaffham in March 2025

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

1. Lynn Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
3. Castleacre Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Buttercup Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Back Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Beech Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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