Crime Rate in Thetford Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thetford Castle

The total recorded crimes in Thetford Castle, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thetford Castle crime rate of 6.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Thetford Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well Street with total crimes: 12
  • King Street with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Thetford Castle has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 6.75 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thetford Castle)CrimesRank (Thetford Castle)CrimesRank (Thetford Castle)
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
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
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Thetford Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202512
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202418
July 202416
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202525
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202420
October 202416
September 202416
August 202421
July 202425
June 202452
May 202430

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Thetford Castle in May 2025

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

1. Well Street (Map)
Total12
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. King Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Guildhall Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. The Link (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chalk Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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