Crime Rate in Thetford Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thetford Priory

The total recorded crimes in Thetford Priory, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thetford Priory crime rate of 10.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Thetford Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • York Way with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Thetford Priory has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 10.11 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thetford Priory)CrimesRank (Thetford Priory)CrimesRank (Thetford Priory)
Dereham Neatherd89 11,139 11,058 1
Swaffham80 2802 4560 6
Thetford Burrell36 6912 3832 3
Bedingfeld12 22421 9794 4
Thetford Castle61 4749 5761 5
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 Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 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 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202534
March 202528
February 202517
January 202537
December 202418
November 202436
October 202440
September 202429
August 202435
July 202426
June 202484
May 202429

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 202416
August 202411
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20257
February 202517
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 202413
September 20248
August 202417
July 202415
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20256
January 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Thetford Priory in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft5
Shoplifting1
3. York Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Guildford Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. St John'S Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
6. The Sidings (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Exeter Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Salisbury Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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