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Crime in Watton

Watton had 159 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 21 Breckland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% above the middle Breckland area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

IP25, Breckland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Watton

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49.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 21Breckland rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

49 Mar 49 Apr 65 May 56 Jun 58 Jul 45 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7245%
anti-social behaviour3119%
criminal damage128%
theft106%
public order96%
burglary64%
shoplifting64%
other crime53%

Watton against Breckland

TypeWatton per 1,000Middle Breckland areaChange
Violence22.415.5▼ 16%
Burglary1.90–
Vehicle crime0.30–
Anti-social behaviour9.73.8▲ 35%
Theft and robbery3.12.5▼ 23%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Watton49.5▼ 2%
Shipdham30.9▲ 27%
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 Watton a safe area?

Watton had about 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 21 Breckland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Watton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (31) and criminal damage (12).