NR20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR20

NR20, Breckland has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NR20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NR20, encompassing approximately 20047 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

NR20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Close with total crimes: 4
  • Massingham Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Street with total crimes: 3

NR20 Crime Map

Postcodes in NR20

The postcode district are associated with the NR20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NR20 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192.64-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour110.9510.00%
Other theft80.55166.67%
Other crime70.40250.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-33.33%
Public order20.10-60.00%

In August 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 offences302.997.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.50-28.57%
Public order50.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.25300.00%
Vehicle crime30.2050.00%
Other theft30.15-25.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Burglary10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences282.69-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour141.40250.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Public order30.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.15100.00%
Other crime10.10-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.05-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences383.392.70%
Other crime61.90200.00%
Public order50.30-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.25-69.23%
Other theft40.20-66.67%
Burglary30.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.15-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%
Shoplifting10.05-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences374.6912.12%
Anti-social behaviour131.85116.67%
Other theft120.65300.00%
Public order90.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.4533.33%
Vehicle crime50.40400.00%
Drugs40.2533.33%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.14-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Public order60.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.3020.00%
Other theft30.30-40.00%
Drugs30.15200.00%
Burglary20.15100.00%
Shoplifting20.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences372.9412.12%
Other theft51.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.25-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.25-33.33%
Public order40.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.050.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Burglary10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences332.84-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.65-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.40-14.29%
Other theft30.300.00%
Public order20.15-71.43%
Other crime10.10-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.050.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Burglary10.05-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.54131.82%
Anti-social behaviour92.54-10.00%
Public order70.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.3575.00%
Burglary70.35600.00%
Other crime50.350.00%
Other theft30.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.1066.67%
Public order50.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.25-20.00%
Other theft30.20200.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.0913.79%
Public order71.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.30-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%
Other crime30.15200.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Burglary10.05-50.00%
Other theft10.05-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.650.00%
Public order50.400.00%
Other theft40.250.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 202412
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202430
July 202428
June 202438
May 202437
April 202433
March 202437
February 202433
January 202451
December 202322
November 202333
October 202329

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202414
June 20244
May 202413
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
  • 2. Massingham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bath Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Aubrey Rix Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bintree Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Common End
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Back Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Red Pits
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Peddlars Turnpike
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. East Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Liberator Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wensum Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ley'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sloe Berry Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Michaels Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Camping Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Holly Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Walnut Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Parker'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Howes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Low Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Harris Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Neatherd Moor
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Union Drift
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1