Crime Rate in The Buckenhams & Banham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Buckenhams & Banham

The total recorded crimes in The Buckenhams & Banham, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Buckenhams & Banham crime rate of 87.01 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 The Buckenhams & Banham, encompassing approximately 149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Buckenhams & Banham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 2
  • London Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is The Buckenhams & Banham?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, The Buckenhams & Banham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 173 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Buckenhams & Banham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, The Buckenhams & Banham had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 162 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Buckenhams & Banham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, The Buckenhams & Banham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

The Buckenhams & Banham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Buckenhams & Banham has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 87.01 ranking 20th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total The Buckenhams & Banham crimes were 173. The crime rate of The Buckenhams & Banham in 2024 was 1157.97 (year) or 96.50 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Buckenhams & Banham were around 162 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1084.34 (year) or 90.36 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Buckenhams & Banham)CrimesRank (The Buckenhams & Banham)CrimesRank (The Buckenhams & Banham)
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
Shipdham-with-Scarning16 15167 21137 23
Hermitage9 25219 16186 16
Forest14 19193 18169 17
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft15 17196 17156 21
Nar Valley11 23132 23164 18
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

The Buckenhams & Banham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 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 Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 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 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations The Buckenhams & Banham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the The Buckenhams & Banham postcode area is presented below.

1. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gaymer Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Grove Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. New Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Andrew'S Furlong (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilby Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Quidenham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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