Breckland Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Breckland's crime rate for October 2025 is 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks one of the lowest rates in the district's recorded history, consistent with patterns observed in similarly sized rural and semi-rural areas. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.5% of all reported incidents (292 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.2%) and shoplifting (9.8%). These figures align with Breckland's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where property crime tends to remain below national averages. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributes to the prominence of violent and disorderly incidents. Breckland's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 25% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that may reflect the area's lower population density and stronger community policing presence. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour remain persistent challenges, with their rates consistently below UK averages but showing seasonal fluctuations. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between rural tranquillity and localized pressures, with no single factor dominating the statistics.

October 2025 saw significant shifts in Breckland's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 47.6% (63 to 93 cases) and shoplifting increasing by 40.8% (49 to 69 cases). These rises, though still below UK averages, highlight seasonal dynamics: darker evenings and Halloween may have amplified public order issues. Conversely, robbery fell by 50.0% (from 2 to 1 case), a drop that could reflect heightened vigilance during the festive period. Vehicle crime also rose slightly by 12.5% (16 to 18 cases), though Breckland's rate remains 76% below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000). The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking contrast: violence and sexual offences (41.5% of all crimes) dominate, yet their rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 25% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of effective policing and the area's demographic profile. Anti-social behaviour's 52% deficit relative to the UK average (1.3 per 1,000) underscores Breckland's generally lower levels of disorderly conduct, though the recent spike may warrant local scrutiny. For residents, the 23 reported crimes per day (average) provide a concrete benchmark for understanding local crime exposure, even as the district continues to outperform national averages in most categories.

Breckland's crime rate in October 2025 (4.8 per 1,000) represents a 5.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents—a figure that, while slightly higher than the previous month, remains well below the UK average. The daily crime count of 23 incidents per day (704 total crimes over 31 days) is a local metric that highlights the district's consistently low crime levels compared to more densely populated areas. Breckland's population of 146,620 means that the 704 reported crimes translate to a monthly exposure of 1 in 208 residents, a statistic that places the area firmly in the safer half of the UK's local authority districts. This is particularly evident in categories like vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000), both of which are 76% and 67% below their respective UK averages. The 5.7% monthly increase, however, suggests that underlying trends—such as seasonal factors or localized events—may be exerting a temporary influence on crime patterns. For context, the UK's overall average of 7.7 per 1,000 means Breckland's residents face a crime risk that is nearly half that of the national average, a disparity that reinforces the area's reputation as a relatively safe place to live.