Crime Rate in Thetford Burrell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thetford Burrell

The total recorded crimes in Thetford Burrell, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thetford Burrell crime rate of 6.45 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 Burrell, encompassing approximately 10,382 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Thetford Burrell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stapleford Way with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Fulmerston Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Thetford Burrell?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Thetford Burrell reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 912 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thetford Burrell witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Thetford Burrell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 832 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thetford Burrell witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thetford Burrell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thetford Burrell has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 6.45 ranking 4th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Thetford Burrell crimes were 912. The crime rate of Thetford Burrell in 2024 was 87.84 (year) or 7.32 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thetford Burrell were around 832 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.13 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thetford Burrell)CrimesRank (Thetford Burrell)CrimesRank (Thetford Burrell)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory79 21,031 21,006 2
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
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 Burrell 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 20242
November 202415
October 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 202419

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20258
May 202513
April 202517
March 202511
February 202536
January 202534
December 202417
November 202422
October 202435

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Thetford Burrell in July 2025

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

1. Stapleford Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Burglary1
3. Fulmerston Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridges Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ash Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Elm Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Amulet Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. St Martin'S Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

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