Rural Breckland Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Rural Breckland's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for nearly half (49.4%) of all reported crimes. This category recorded 1.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, 47% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 — 62.8% below the UK average of 8.6 — highlights a stark contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category (16.5% of total), with rates 68% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, tourism, and festivals, may partly explain the distribution of crimes. Violence and sexual offences often rise during periods of increased social activity, though the area's low crime rate suggests effective local measures or demographic factors. Other theft and criminal damage and arson each accounted for 9.4% of reported crimes, both significantly below UK averages. The data illustrates a pattern where property crimes remain relatively rare compared to violent incidents, a trend consistent with rural areas where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to lower property crime rates. However, the concentration of violent crimes in a built-up area within Breckland raises questions about local factors such as transient populations or specific hotspots requiring further attention.

July 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in certain crime categories. Drug-related offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to four reported incidents — a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or events. Bicycle theft also doubled, with two reported cases compared to one in June, potentially linked to increased cycling during warmer weather or targeted thefts at outdoor venues. Other theft rose by 60%, from five to eight incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 57.1% (from seven to three), due to stricter enforcement during events or fewer incidents of disorder. The violent crime category, while accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes, remains 47% below the UK average. This suggests that while violence is a persistent concern, local factors such as community policing or demographic composition may mitigate its scale. The category of 'other crime' also decreased by 33.3%, from three to two incidents, though the specific nature of these crimes remains unclear. Bicycle theft is the only category in Rural Breckland that exceeds the UK average by 25%, a figure that could prompt targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of cyclists or event attendees.

Rural Breckland's crime rate in July 2025 (3.2 per 1,000 residents) represents an 11.6% increase from June's rate of 2.8 per 1,000 — a modest rise that still leaves the area 62.8% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, this equates to roughly three crimes per day, a figure that appears manageable for a built-up area with a population of 26,781. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 315 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this rural setting. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see a much higher proportion of residents affected. The increase from June may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the influx of tourists and the proliferation of outdoor events, which can temporarily elevate crime rates in specific areas. However, the overall trajectory remains far below national levels, suggesting that local conditions — whether through community engagement, geographic isolation, or other factors — contribute to sustained low crime rates. The daily crime count provides a tangible metric for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Rural Breckland remains exceptionally low compared to both the UK average and previous months.