NR17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR17

NR17, Breckland has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NR17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NR17, encompassing approximately 17957 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peacock Way with total crimes: 14
  • Fallow Way with total crimes: 5
  • Buckenham Road with total crimes: 5

NR17 Crime Map

Postcodes in NR17

The postcode district are associated with the NR17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NR17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.2970.00%
Public order132.84333.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.5660.00%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Other theft30.22200.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%
Other crime10.060.00%
Burglary10.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.23-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour101.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-44.44%
Drugs30.2850.00%
Public order30.17-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%
Burglary20.11100.00%
Other theft10.11-85.71%
Other crime10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.9029.17%
Criminal damage and arson91.73125.00%
Public order80.5014.29%
Other theft70.45-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour60.3920.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.110.00%
Drugs20.11100.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.17-4.00%
Other theft111.341000.00%
Public order70.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.34-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour91.3912.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.50166.67%
Public order70.45133.33%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Other crime20.17-60.00%
Shoplifting20.11-33.33%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other theft10.06-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences373.842.78%
Anti-social behaviour82.06100.00%
Other crime50.4566.67%
Other theft40.280.00%
Drugs30.220.00%
Public order30.170.00%
Shoplifting30.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.17-25.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences363.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-42.86%
Other theft40.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.22-60.00%
Drugs30.22200.00%
Other crime30.1750.00%
Public order30.17-40.00%
Burglary20.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences273.56-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson101.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.56250.00%
Other theft60.39100.00%
Public order50.330.00%
Burglary30.280.00%
Shoplifting30.170.00%
Other crime20.17-33.33%
Drugs10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences383.682.70%
Public order52.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.28100.00%
Vehicle crime40.22-60.00%
Other crime30.2250.00%
Other theft30.17-50.00%
Shoplifting30.17-25.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.11-84.62%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences374.5727.59%
Anti-social behaviour132.0618.18%
Vehicle crime100.72400.00%
Other theft60.5620.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%
Public order40.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Burglary20.110.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.5645.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.6183.33%
Public order50.61400.00%
Other theft50.2866.67%
Shoplifting40.2833.33%
Burglary20.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.110.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.11-66.67%
Drugs20.11100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences202.56-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson61.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.33-25.00%
Other theft30.330.00%
Shoplifting30.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.17100.00%
Burglary20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Public order10.06-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.620.00%
Public order112.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.450.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Other theft30.220.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202430
May 202431
April 202424
March 202425
February 202437
January 202436
December 202327
November 202338
October 202337
September 202329
August 202320
July 202342

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 202313
September 202311
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 202311

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 202411
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Peacock Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fallow Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Buckenham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Brecks
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Red Admiral Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Queen'S Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Alexandra Way
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Flowers Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Kishorn Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Queen'S Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Norfolk Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Bell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Watton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Swamp Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hazel Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Heather Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Heisker Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Symphony Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Waller Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Finch Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Meadowsweet Loke
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Goldfinch Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lark Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rye Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1