Total Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Henry Cross Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashill , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Henry Cross Close (IP25 7LQ) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the Ashill average (41.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Henry Cross Close (IP25 7LQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chapel Street, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Watery Lane (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pound Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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