The total recorded crimes in Bressingham & Burston, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bressingham & Burston crime rate of 112.76 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 Bressingham & Burston, encompassing approximately 141 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bressingham & Burston, we need to analyze Bressingham & Burston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Norfolk:
In 2024, Bressingham & Burston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 128 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bressingham & Burston recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, Bressingham & Burston had fewer crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 145 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bressingham & Burston recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Bressingham & Burston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Bressingham & Burston has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 112.76 ranking 15th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Bressingham & Burston crimes were 128. The crime rate of Bressingham & Burston in 2024 was 902.04 (year) or 75.17 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bressingham & Burston were around 145 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1021.85 (year) or 85.15 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bressingham & Burston) | Crimes | Rank (Bressingham & Burston) | Crimes | Rank (Bressingham & Burston) | |
| Hethersett | 142 | 1 | 1,348 | 1 | 1,304 | 1 |
| Diss & Roydon | 60 | 3 | 828 | 4 | 714 | 2 |
| South Wymondham | 59 | 4 | 906 | 2 | 519 | 4 |
| Old Costessey | 65 | 2 | 892 | 3 | 651 | 3 |
| Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | 38 | 6 | 478 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| North Wymondham | 39 | 5 | 421 | 6 | 205 | 13 |
| Loddon & Chedgrave | 24 | 11 | 333 | 7 | 383 | 6 |
| Stratton | 18 | 13 | 312 | 9 | 346 | 7 |
| Central Wymondham | 29 | 7 | 274 | 12 | 295 | 11 |
| Harleston | 12 | 16 | 230 | 14 | 341 | 8 |
| New Costessey | 28 | 8 | 320 | 8 | 329 | 9 |
| Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | 26 | 9 | 247 | 13 | 200 | 14 |
| Ditchingham & Earsham | 17 | 14 | 289 | 11 | 321 | 10 |
| Cringleford | 18 | 12 | 310 | 10 | 181 | 15 |
| Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | 25 | 10 | 202 | 15 | 205 | 12 |
| Hingham & Deopham | 11 | 17 | 155 | 16 | 114 | 18 |
| Wicklewood | 10 | 19 | 127 | 18 | 139 | 17 |
| Newton Flotman | 10 | 18 | 90 | 20 | 87 | 21 |
| Forncett | 4 | 24 | 62 | 25 | 102 | 19 |
| Easton | 8 | 20 | 97 | 19 | 82 | 23 |
| Thurlton | 3 | 25 | 78 | 21 | 88 | 20 |
| Bunwell | 6 | 21 | 66 | 23 | 84 | 22 |
| Brooke | 6 | 22 | 70 | 22 | 71 | 25 |
| Hempnall | 4 | 23 | 50 | 26 | 77 | 24 |
| Rockland | 3 | 26 | 65 | 24 | 51 | 26 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bressingham & Burston postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |