NR20 3AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NR20 3AN

NR20 3AN, Breckland has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.98 per 1,000 population. This NR20 3AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NR20 postcode area, which has experienced 47 crimes and a crime rate of 2.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NR20 3AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NR20 3AN, encompassing approximately 825 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NR20 3AN area, explore the NR20 3AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NR20 3AN area, visit the NR20 3AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NR20 3AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Bath Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Walk with total crimes: 3

NR20 3AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1139.9822.22%
Violence and sexual offences813.33-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson59.690.00%
Other crime26.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Public order12.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences930.29-18.18%
Shoplifting910.9050.00%
Public order310.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.630.00%
Other crime12.420.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.13-15.38%
Shoplifting613.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.060.00%
Public order22.42-33.33%
Other theft12.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.92-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson515.750.00%
Shoplifting36.06-25.00%
Other theft33.630.00%
Public order33.630.00%
Theft from the person13.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1543.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour618.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.27-37.50%
Shoplifting46.06100.00%
Other theft34.85-50.00%
Drugs23.63100.00%
Other crime12.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.90-11.11%
Other theft69.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.27150.00%
Shoplifting26.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.420.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1842.40157.14%
Criminal damage and arson921.8150.00%
Shoplifting410.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.85100.00%
Public order12.420.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.87-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson68.48500.00%
Shoplifting57.27-28.57%
Possession of weapons16.060.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.35125.00%
Shoplifting710.90250.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.48500.00%
Other theft27.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Burglary11.21-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary523.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.85200.00%
Shoplifting23.630.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Public order12.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.120.00%
Other theft26.06-33.33%
Drugs22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences832.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.690.00%
Shoplifting46.060.00%
Public order34.850.00%
Vehicle crime33.630.00%
Other theft33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 202418
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NR20 3AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bath Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chapel Walk
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. John Bates Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ramillies Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cygnet Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harold Whitby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Swan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Banyard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1