Crime Rate in Thetford Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thetford Castle

The total recorded crimes in Thetford Castle, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thetford Castle crime rate of 7.75 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 Thetford Castle, encompassing approximately 9,036 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
Thetford Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well Street with total crimes: 8
  • Minstergate with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Thetford Castle?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Thetford Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 749 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thetford Castle witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Thetford Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 761 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thetford Castle witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thetford Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thetford Castle has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 ranking 3th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Thetford Castle crimes were 749. The crime rate of Thetford Castle in 2024 was 82.88 (year) or 6.91 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thetford Castle were around 761 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.21 (year) or 7.02 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thetford Castle)CrimesRank (Thetford Castle)CrimesRank (Thetford Castle)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory79 21,031 21,006 2
Thetford Burrell67 4912 3832 3
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
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

Thetford Castle 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 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 (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202512
April 202514
March 202512
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 20248
October 20249

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202523
April 202524
March 202525
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202420
October 202416

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Thetford Castle in July 2025

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

1. Well Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Minstergate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Magdalen Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. King Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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