PE37 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE37 7BW

PE37 7BW, Breckland has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This PE37 7BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE37 postcode area, which has experienced 66 crimes and a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE37 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE37 7BW, encompassing approximately 1746 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE37 7BW area, explore the PE37 7BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PE37 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Place with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Lynn Street with total crimes: 2

PE37 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.0266.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.86-16.67%
Burglary12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.31-53.85%
Other theft33.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8818.18%
Anti-social behaviour37.4450.00%
Shoplifting11.720.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.320.00%
Drugs36.30200.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.3050.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.74-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson36.300.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.17160.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.02150.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-75.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.86300.00%
Other theft32.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-83.33%
Burglary21.150.00%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.31140.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.44-37.50%
Shoplifting32.86-66.67%
Other theft11.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.860.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202413
May 202411
April 202411
March 202411
February 202413
January 20245
December 20232
November 202312
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE37 7BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Lynn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Beech Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Camping Land
    Total1
    Public order1