Total Crime Rate
4.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edinburgh Close area has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Watton , and the 6th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Edinburgh Close (IP25 6XJ) in the last 12 months was 4.0 per 1,000 residents and was 91.1% lower than the Watton average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Edinburgh Close (IP25 6XJ), the main crime hotspot is near Merton Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Watton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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