Breckland Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Breckland's crime rate in June 2025 remained significantly below the UK average, recording 4.7 incidents per 1,000 residents—42% lower than the national figure of 8.1. This performance underscores the district's consistently low exposure to crime, a pattern that aligns with its rural character and dispersed population. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.2%) and shoplifting (9.7%). These figures reflect a mix of local dynamics, including the influence of seasonal factors such as the start of summer, which may contribute to increased visibility of public order issues in open spaces. However, the area's lower rates of property crime—particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000)—suggest that its geographic layout, with fewer concentrated urban areas, may limit opportunities for such offences. The seasonal context of June, marked by longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism in rural parts of the district, may also play a role in shaping crime patterns. Breckland's performance highlights the interplay between local geography and crime trends, with its sparse population and limited urban centres likely contributing to its sustained position below the UK average.

June 2025 saw a sharp 73.7% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 38 to 66. This surge, though unexpected, may partly explain the 9.7% share of total crimes attributed to retail theft—a figure that remains 21% below the UK average. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by two-thirds, from three to one incident, reflecting potentially improved security measures or reduced opportunities in high-traffic areas. The violent crime category, accounting for 42.4% of all reported incidents, showed a 30% gap below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This contrast with the 73% UK average for vehicle crime, where Breckland's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 highlights the area's lower exposure to motor vehicle-related offences—a trend consistent with its rural layout and limited car-centric infrastructure. Residents may find the 100% reduction in bicycle theft, from three to one incident, particularly noteworthy, though the small sample size means this change should be viewed with caution.

Breckland's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with a broader trend of seasonal moderation in rural areas during summer. Daily crime reporting averaged 23 incidents per day across the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of local activity. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 215 residents, a ratio that reflects the area's sparse population density and limited urban centres. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Breckland's performance remains markedly lower, with the gap widening in categories like burglary and vehicle crime, where rates are 64% and 73% below the national average respectively. This suggests that the district's geographic and demographic profile—characterised by open countryside and smaller towns—may contribute to its consistently lower crime exposure relative to more densely populated regions.