NR21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR21

NR21, Breckland has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NR21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NR21, encompassing approximately 16854 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-42.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-60.61% decrease)

NR21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saxon Way with total crimes: 13
  • The Street with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Court with total crimes: 3

NR21 Crime Map

Postcodes in NR21

The postcode district are associated with the NR21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NR21 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 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.09-42.50%
Anti-social behaviour151.36-25.00%
Shoplifting130.89-60.61%
Burglary50.770.00%
Public order50.3025.00%
Other theft30.30-50.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.06-90.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.1233.33%
Shoplifting332.37266.67%
Anti-social behaviour201.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1942.86%
Other theft60.5950.00%
Public order40.36-50.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-50.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.6915.38%
Anti-social behaviour161.7845.45%
Shoplifting90.95125.00%
Public order80.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.47250.00%
Other theft40.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences263.32-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour111.5483.33%
Other theft50.65-58.33%
Public order40.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.2433.33%
Shoplifting40.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.92-26.09%
Other theft122.02-7.69%
Shoplifting80.71166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.47-12.50%
Public order70.4275.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Burglary30.18-25.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences466.0564.29%
Anti-social behaviour152.737.14%
Other theft130.8962.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.77-20.00%
Public order40.47-33.33%
Burglary40.24-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.180.00%
Shoplifting30.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In March 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 offences284.63-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour141.667.69%
Criminal damage and arson100.83150.00%
Other theft80.5914.29%
Burglary70.47250.00%
Public order60.42-25.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Other crime20.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.3336.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.0285.71%
Public order80.77-38.46%
Other theft70.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.42300.00%
Shoplifting30.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.18100.00%
Burglary20.12-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.62-26.47%
Public order131.4885.71%
Anti-social behaviour70.7775.00%
Other theft60.420.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Shoplifting20.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.06-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences343.686.25%
Public order72.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.420.00%
Other theft60.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.36-55.56%
Shoplifting40.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.09-25.58%
Other theft121.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53500.00%
Public order50.36-54.55%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.12-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.220.00%
Public order112.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.650.00%
Other theft60.530.00%
Burglary50.360.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Other crime30.240.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202440
July 202430
June 202426
May 202434
April 202446
March 202428
February 202434
January 202425
December 202334
November 202332
October 202343

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 202412
April 202413
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202416
June 202411
May 20246
April 202415
March 202414
February 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202433
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Saxon Way
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. The Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Mill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bridge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Greenway Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Fakenham Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Dereham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Race Track
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Massey Court
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Thursford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Green Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Morston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Fulmodeston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Swaffham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. The Bowling Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West Raynham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cummings Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wensum Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Ridings
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Station Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Oak Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Hall Staithe
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ratcliffe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Norwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. River Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kings Road
    Total1
    Public order1