Crime Rates at Eastgate Street, North Elmham, Dereham, NR20 5HD

Eastgate Street area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lincoln , and the 207th lowest crime rate of 442 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 Eastgate Street (NR20 5HD) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 23.0% higher than the Lincoln average (27.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Eastgate Street (NR20 5HD), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.