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Crime in Bawdeswell

Bawdeswell had 16 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 25.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 21 Breckland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Breckland area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

NR20, Breckland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bawdeswell

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25.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
13 of 21Breckland rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Apr 5 May 6 Jun 4 Jul 6 Aug 6 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bawdeswell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence956%
other crime213%
criminal damage213%
shoplifting16%
theft16%
vehicle crime16%

Bawdeswell against Breckland

TypeBawdeswell per 1,000Middle Breckland areaChange
Violence14.614.6–
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime1.60–
Anti-social behaviour03.7–
Theft and robbery1.61.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Swanton Morley39.8▲ 23%
Bawdeswell25.9▼ 6%
Reepham24.1▼ 43%
See every Breckland area ranked on the crime in Breckland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bawdeswell a safe area?

Bawdeswell had about 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 13 of 21 Breckland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bawdeswell?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by other crime (2) and criminal damage (2).