Crime Rate in Thetford Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thetford Priory

The total recorded crimes in Thetford Priory, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thetford Priory crime rate of 11.58 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 Priory, encompassing approximately 6,823 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Thetford Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guildford Way with total crimes: 9
  • Prior Stephen Way with total crimes: 4
  • Exeter Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Thetford Priory?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Thetford Priory reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 1,031 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thetford Priory witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Thetford Priory experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 1,006 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thetford Priory witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thetford Priory Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thetford Priory has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 11.58 ranking 2th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Thetford Priory crimes were 1,031. The crime rate of Thetford Priory in 2024 was 151.10 (year) or 12.59 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thetford Priory were around 1,006 crimes with yearly crime rate of 147.44 (year) or 12.29 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thetford Priory)CrimesRank (Thetford Priory)CrimesRank (Thetford Priory)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
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
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 Priory 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Drugs 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202538
May 202522
April 202534
March 202528
February 202517
January 202537
December 202418
November 202436
October 202440

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20258
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 20257
February 202517
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 202413

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
February 20256
January 20256
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
October 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Thetford Priory in July 2025

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

1. Guildford Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
2. Prior Stephen Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Exeter Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. York Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
5. Ely Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Gloucester Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Claxton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Crown House Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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