Crime Rate in Bressingham & Burston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bressingham & Burston

The total recorded crimes in Bressingham & Burston, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bressingham & Burston crime rate of 63.42 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bressingham & Burston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Row with total crimes: 4
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 2
  • Halford Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bressingham & Burston?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Bressingham & Burston Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bressingham & Burston has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 63.42 ranking 20th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)
Hethersett68 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon50 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham68 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey54 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse26 5478 5406 5
Loddon & Chedgrave19 7333 7383 6
North Wymondham20 6421 6205 13
Stratton13 14312 9346 7
Harleston15 12230 14341 8
New Costessey16 11320 8329 9
Cringleford18 8310 10181 15
Central Wymondham18 9274 12295 11
Ditchingham & Earsham16 10289 11321 10
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross14 13202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole10 17247 13200 14
Easton13 1597 1982 23
Hingham & Deopham9 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood13 16127 18139 17
Forncett8 2262 25102 19
Bunwell9 1966 2384 22
Thurlton8 2178 2188 20
Newton Flotman8 2390 2087 21
Brooke2 2670 2271 25
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Bressingham & Burston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bressingham & Burston in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bressingham & Burston postcode area is presented below.

1. Long Row (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rectory Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Halford Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pristow Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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