Crime Rate in Upper Wensum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Wensum

The total recorded crimes in Upper Wensum, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Wensum crime rate of 75.85 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Wensum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bunnetts Loke with total crimes: 2
  • Holt Road with total crimes: 1
  • Beehive Way with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Breckland.

    • 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 areas in the Breckland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Upper Wensum has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 75.85 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Wensum)CrimesRank (Upper Wensum)CrimesRank (Upper Wensum)
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
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
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Upper Wensum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202414
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Upper Wensum in May 2025

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

1. Bunnetts Loke (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Holt Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beehive Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bell Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Blackhorse Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Easthaugh Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Ley'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Lily Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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