Total Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Stables area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Watton , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Stables (IP25 6YP) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.3% lower than the Watton average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 128.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Stables (IP25 6YP), the main crime hotspot is near Eastern Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 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 | Public order | Novak Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blenheim Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lovell Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Slessor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Paddock Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Paddock Close | Under investigation |
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