Breckland Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Breckland's crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 42% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a relatively low everyday risk, with 1 in every 213 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a distinct emphasis on violent offences, which accounted for 42.4% of all incidents (292 cases), significantly lower than the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.4% (106 cases), with Breckland's rate 52% below the national average. These figures align with Breckland's character as a largely rural district, where social interactions are more dispersed and commercial activity is limited compared to urban centres. Seasonal factors may also play a role: August, as a peak holiday month, could contribute to increased tourism and the temporary presence of unoccupied homes, elevating burglary risks. However, Breckland's data shows no such spike in burglary, with rates 63% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crime in Breckland's statistics may reflect local demographics, such as a higher proportion of working-age residents or the presence of specific community hubs where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to occur. This contrast with the UK average underscores the importance of context in interpreting crime data, as rural and urban areas often face divergent challenges. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, further suggest that Breckland's sparse retail presence and limited public transportation infrastructure may reduce opportunities for such offences. These patterns highlight the need for crime analysis that considers both geographic and socioeconomic factors, rather than relying solely on aggregate figures.

August 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery incidents surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 cases) and possession of weapons rising by 250% (from 4 to 14). These jumps, though numerically small, highlight emerging risks in the area, particularly in categories where Breckland's rates are already significantly below the UK average. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1), and bicycle theft dropped by 45.5% (from 11 to 6), reflecting potential improvements in security measures or seasonal factors. The breakdown of crime types reveals a strikingly low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000), both 52% and 63% below UK averages respectively. This suggests that Breckland's rural landscape, with fewer commercial hubs and higher population dispersion, may contribute to lower opportunities for such crimes. Residents might find the 80% reduction in theft from the person particularly reassuring, as it indicates a possible decrease in targeted street-level crime during the summer months.

Breckland's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5. This decline, while modest, suggests a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported each day in August, a figure that, while concrete, remains contextualised by the local population of 146,620. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 213 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that translates to a relatively low monthly exposure compared to national averages. This figure, however, does not account for unreported incidents or variations in policing coverage. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Breckland remains a low-crime area, with its crime profile consistently diverging from the UK average, particularly in violent and property-related offences. Local factors, such as Breckland's rural character and dispersed population, may partly explain this divergence, as densely populated urban areas typically see higher crime rates.