Breckland Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Breckland's November 2025 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a continued trend of relative safety compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure, 37% below the national benchmark, suggests the area's crime profile differs significantly from broader UK patterns, particularly in violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.8% of all incidents (302 cases), though this category remained 18% below the UK average. The second most common category, criminal damage and arson (68 cases), was 6% below the UK rate, while anti-social behaviour (60 cases) fell 62% short of the national average. These figures align with Breckland's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where property crimes are less frequent due to lower population concentrations and fewer commercial hubs. Seasonal factors in November — including darker evenings, the lead-up to Christmas shopping, and Bonfire Night — likely influenced crime patterns, though the overall decline in shoplifting and vehicle crime suggests effective policing or natural seasonal lulls. The area's crime picture remains distinct from major urban centres, where violent crime rates are typically higher, and reflects a balance between rural tranquility and the challenges of managing community safety in a dispersed population.

November saw a 30.4% decrease in shoplifting incidents, bringing the total to 48 cases — a significant drop from the previous month's 69. This reduction may partly explain the overall 4.2% decline in Breckland's crime rate compared to October. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 35.5%, from 93 to 60 incidents, a shift that contrasts with the 18% increase in 'other crime' category, which rose from 13 to 28 cases. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, at 302 incidents (44.8% of total), but this figure was 18% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The sharp 115.4% increase in 'other crime' cases raises questions about underreported or emerging issues, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data. Vehicle crime fell by 33.3%, from 18 to 12, possibly linked to seasonal changes in traffic patterns or increased policing during the festive period.

Breckland's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% decrease from the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar rural-urban hybrid areas, where crime rates often dip in late autumn as community activities shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 22 crimes per day in November, reflecting a steady but manageable level of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 218 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population of 146,620. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees 1 in every 130 residents affected annually. The population-scaled perspective highlights Breckland's relatively low crime burden compared to both national benchmarks and its own historical trends, particularly in property-related offences that have seen consistent declines over recent years.