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Crime in Necton

Necton had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 21 Breckland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Breckland area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

PE37, Breckland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Necton

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29.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 21Breckland rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 9 Apr 5 May 4 Jun 3 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence744%
anti-social behaviour319%
weapons213%
public order213%
theft213%

Necton against Breckland

TypeNecton per 1,000Middle Breckland areaChange
Violence13.115.5–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour5.63.8–
Theft and robbery3.72.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Swaffham90.1▲ 18%
Necton29.9▼ 20%
Ashill15.6–
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 Necton a safe area?

Necton had about 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 21 Breckland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Necton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and weapons (2).