Total Crime Rate
23.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westfields area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hermitage , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Westfields (PE32 1SX) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 31.9% lower than the Hermitage average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westfields (PE32 1SX), the main crime hotspot is near Rectory Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hermitage| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Meadow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Skipper Loke | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rectory Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Denny'S Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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