Crime Rate in Upper Wensum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Wensum

The total recorded crimes in Upper Wensum, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Wensum crime rate of 105.02 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 Upper Wensum, encompassing approximately 171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Wensum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berry'S Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Blackhorse Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Upper Wensum?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Upper Wensum demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 175 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Wensum recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Upper Wensum had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 160 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Wensum recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Upper Wensum has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Upper Wensum Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Upper Wensum has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 105.02 ranking 15th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Wensum crimes were 175. The crime rate of Upper Wensum in 2024 was 1021.00 (year) or 85.08 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Wensum were around 160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 933.49 (year) or 77.79 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory61 41,031 21,006 2
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
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

Upper Wensum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202414
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Upper Wensum in March 2025

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

1. Berry'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Blackhorse Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mattishall Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. County School (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spencers Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Dereham Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Bakery Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Fakenham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Two Fields Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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