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Crime in Swanton Morley

Swanton Morley had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 21 Breckland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% above the middle Breckland area. Crime was down 27% on the three months before.

NR20, Breckland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Swanton Morley

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39.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 21Breckland rank1st is the highest rate
-27%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 4 Apr 7 May 2 Jun 7 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1169%
anti-social behaviour213%
burglary16%
theft16%
criminal damage16%

Swanton Morley against Breckland

TypeSwanton Morley per 1,000Middle Breckland areaChange
Violence27.415.5▼ 21%
Burglary2.50–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour53.8–
Theft and robbery2.52.5–

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%
Bawdeswell25.90%
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 Swanton Morley a safe area?

Swanton Morley had about 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 21 Breckland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Swanton Morley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and burglary (1).