Breckland Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Breckland’s crime rate in May 2025 remained lower than the UK average, at 4.9 per 1,000 residents—39.5% below the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents, yet this category still fell 22% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, with the latter at 48% below the UK rate. These figures align with Breckland’s character as a largely rural and suburban district, where lower population density and community-oriented policing may contribute to the sustained suppression of certain crime types. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and longer evenings, likely influenced patterns of outdoor drinking and socialising, which may have driven a slight increase in anti-social behaviour reports compared to previous months. However, the overall crime rate remained stable, with no significant spikes in violent or property crime categories. The breakdown shows that Breckland’s residents experience a crime profile markedly different from the UK average, with most categories falling well below national benchmarks. This suggests that local factors—such as the district’s geography, economic profile, and policing strategies—play a critical role in shaping its crime profile. The low rate of vehicle crime and burglary, both 64% below the UK average, may reflect the limited urban infrastructure and lower foot traffic in Breckland compared to more densely populated areas. These patterns highlight the importance of contextual analysis in understanding crime trends, rather than relying solely on aggregate figures.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+200%) and robbery (+100%), though these remained rare, with only three incidents reported. This contrasts with a 64.3% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 28 to 10, likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during the May bank holidays. The category of 'Other crime' stood out as the only type in Breckland significantly above the UK average, with a 25% excess rate. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also fell well below UK averages, with the latter at 48% below. These patterns suggest that while some crimes are trending upward, others—particularly those tied to public spaces—remain suppressed, possibly due to seasonal factors such as the shorter daylight hours and reduced foot traffic in certain areas during the early May period.

Breckland’s crime rate in May 2025 rose 4.1% from April’s 4.7 per 1,000 to 4.9 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight upward trend in reported incidents over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 23 crimes per day in May—a figure that, while low by UK standards, reflects the district’s generally lower crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Breckland compared to more densely populated regions. The population context further highlights this: with 146,620 residents, the district’s crime statistics align with its character as a largely rural and suburban area, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to the sustained low rates of most crime categories.