Breckland Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Breckland, 4.7 crimes were reported in August 2025—a rate 42% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 213 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.7%). These patterns align with Breckland’s character as a largely rural district with a mix of small towns and open countryside, where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes may arise more frequently than in densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors also play a role: August, as a peak holiday month, sees increased tourism, which can heighten tensions in local communities and contribute to anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s lower property crime rates compared to the UK average may reflect its rural nature, where opportunities for burglary are limited by sparsely populated housing and fewer commercial premises. The relatively high proportion of violent crimes—2.0 per 1,000, 30% below the UK average—suggests that while Breckland is safer overall, targeted interventions may still be needed to address specific issues like domestic violence or alcohol-related incidents in local pubs and community hubs.

August 2025 saw a sharp rise in robbery incidents, with a 400% increase from July (1 to 5 cases), a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable crime profile. This spike, though small in absolute terms, could signal a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during the holiday season or changes in policing priorities. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 80% (5 to 1), likely due to heightened vigilance among residents and tourists during the summer months. The area’s violent crime rate—2.0 per 1,000—remains 30% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Breckland’s demographic profile: a mix of older residents and families, with fewer young adults who are statistically more prone to violent offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 52% below the UK average, due to the area’s quieter, more dispersed nature compared to urban centres where such incidents are concentrated. Vehicle crime dropped by 49% (from 0.4 to 0.2 per 1,000), which could be attributed to reduced vehicle movement during the summer or improved community awareness of car theft prevention measures. These fluctuations highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring to ensure that Breckland’s generally low crime rates are maintained.

Breckland’s crime rate in August 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) represents a 14.7% decrease from July’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 22 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Breckland’s population of 146,620. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 213 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national average. This monthly exposure metric is particularly useful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of risk: for a family of four, the chance of experiencing a crime within the month would be roughly 1 in 532. When compared to the UK, Breckland’s performance is striking: its violent crime rate is 30% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 52% lower. These figures suggest that the area’s community-driven policing strategies, combined with its rural layout, may contribute to a safer environment. However, the 400% increase in robbery incidents highlights the need for targeted measures in specific locations, such as high-traffic areas or popular tourist spots, where the risk of targeted crime could be higher during the summer months.