Total Crime Rate
83.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Pickenham Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Launditch , and the 73rd highest 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 North Pickenham Road (PE37 8DN) in the last 12 months was 83.6 per 1,000 residents and was 119.8% higher than the Launditch average (38.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 52.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Pickenham Road (PE37 8DN), the main crime hotspot is near Brown'S Lane. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Launditch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brown'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Brown'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elizabeth Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jubilee Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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