Crime Rate in Thetford Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thetford Priory

The total recorded crimes in Thetford Priory, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thetford Priory crime rate of 8.94 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
Thetford Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hereford Close with total crimes: 8
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Thetford Priory has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 8.94 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Castle70 2749 5761 5
Thetford Burrell42 6912 3832 3
Swaffham66 3802 4560 6
Bedingfeld11 23421 9794 4
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe45 5439 7430 8
Watton41 7605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood30 8429 8371 9
Lincoln28 9323 12324 10
All Saints & Wayland23 12377 10299 14
Forest26 10193 18169 17
Dereham Withburga23 13344 11317 11
Mattishall24 11274 14226 15
Saham Toney14 17308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica18 14270 15302 13
Upper Wensum18 15175 19160 20
Hermitage12 21219 16186 16
Harling & Heathlands15 16106 24131 24
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft12 19196 17156 21
Nar Valley8 25132 23164 18
Ashill13 1884 2674 27
The Buckenhams & Banham11 22173 20162 19
Guiltcross12 20138 22141 22
Shipdham-with-Scarning10 24167 21137 23
Necton6 2694 2586 25
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Thetford Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Thetford Priory in March 2025

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

1. Hereford Close (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft2
4. Crown House Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
5. New Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Guildford Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Manse Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Winchester Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Albans Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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