Total Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newfields area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hermitage , and the 80th 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 Newfields (PE32 2UA) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 52.4% lower than the Hermitage average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newfields (PE32 2UA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Priory Place, where police recorded 28 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hill'S Close (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hermitage| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Priory Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Priory Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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