Breckland Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Breckland’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, 39.5% below the UK average of 7.6. This places the area firmly in the category of safer local authority districts, though the crime profile reflects a mix of trends influenced by seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.9%). These figures align with Breckland’s rural character, where property-related crimes dominate but are tempered by lower population density and limited urban centres. The timing of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced patterns, with increased retail activity potentially contributing to higher rates of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remained stable compared to earlier in the year, suggesting a broader trend of sustained safety. Violent crimes in Breckland are 26% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect the area’s lower population density and fewer high-traffic zones. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly below the UK average, a trend consistent with Breckland’s quieter community profile. The seasonal context of November, with its focus on events like Black Friday, may have temporarily heightened retail-related crimes, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks. This suggests that while local factors can influence specific crime types, Breckland’s broader environment continues to support a relatively low crime profile.

November 2024 saw a 40% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 15 to 21 incidents, a trend that may partly explain the shift in property crime dynamics. Burglary also rose by 20%, with 18 reported cases compared to 15 in October, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 80%, from 10 to 2 incidents, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 40.9% of all crimes, remain 26% below the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also dropped significantly, with a 46% gap below the UK average, a figure that may reflect seasonal adjustments in community interactions. Residents may find the sharp decline in robbery incidents—halved to two cases—particularly noteworthy, as it contrasts with the overall trend of increased property-related crimes.

Breckland’s crime rate in November 2024 fell by 8.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.0 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area further below the UK average, which remains consistently higher at 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported in November, reflecting a steady but manageable level of activity for a local authority district. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 218 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that aligns with Breckland’s character as a largely rural area with lower population density. When compared to the previous month, the drop in overall crime rate suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night may have influenced reporting patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a lower likelihood of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, reinforcing Breckland’s status as a comparatively safer area.