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Crime in Dereham

Dereham had 451 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 21 Breckland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 189% above the middle Breckland area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

NR19, Breckland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dereham

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86.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 21Breckland rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common214 in 3 months

Month by month

134 Mar 160 Apr 183 May 158 Jun 163 Jul 130 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dereham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21447%
anti-social behaviour7316%
shoplifting5212%
criminal damage317%
theft256%
public order184%
other crime123%
burglary92%

Dereham against Breckland

TypeDereham per 1,000Middle Breckland areaChange
Violence4115.5▲ 16%
Burglary1.70–
Vehicle crime1.20–
Anti-social behaviour143.8▼ 3%
Theft and robbery5.42.5▼ 3%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dereham86.5▼ 5%
Swanton Morley39.8▼ 27%
Shipdham30.9▲ 27%
Mattishall24.5▲ 46%
Gressenhall7–
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 Dereham a safe area?

Dereham had about 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 21 Breckland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dereham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (214), followed by anti-social behaviour (73) and shoplifting (52).