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Crime in Swaffham

Swaffham had 193 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 21 Breckland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 201% above the middle Breckland area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

PE37, Breckland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swaffham

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90.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 21Breckland rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common71 in 3 months

Month by month

52 Mar 49 Apr 63 May 70 Jun 66 Jul 57 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7137%
anti-social behaviour4423%
theft168%
public order158%
shoplifting116%
other crime84%
vehicle crime74%
burglary74%

Swaffham against Breckland

TypeSwaffham per 1,000Middle Breckland areaChange
Violence33.215.5▲ 15%
Burglary3.30–
Vehicle crime3.30–
Anti-social behaviour20.53.8▲ 52%
Theft and robbery8.42.5▲ 6%

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 Swaffham a safe area?

Swaffham had about 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 21 Breckland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Swaffham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (71), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and theft (16).