Burglary Rates in Upper Wensum

Breckland, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

0.86 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

434

34.0 per 1,000 residents

75% below the UK average68% below the East of England regional average

How does Upper Wensum rank?

Within Breckland

25 of 27 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

8th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Jan 26

Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

210

48%

Other Crime

144

33%

Anti-social Behaviour

10%

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Drug Offences

Theft from Person

Shoplifting

Robbery

Property mix in Upper Wensum

Source: Census 2021 · 5,336 households

Detached 56%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 8%Flats 2%

The most common property type in Upper Wensum is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.