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 July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Buckenhams & Banham crime rate of 66.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Buckenhams & Banham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosemary Lane 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 July 2025 the The Buckenhams & Banham has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 66.93 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Buckenhams & Banham)CrimesRank (The Buckenhams & Banham)CrimesRank (The Buckenhams & Banham)
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
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

The Buckenhams & Banham 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations The Buckenhams & Banham in July 2025

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

1. Rosemary Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Andrew'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Quidenham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ada Cole Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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