Swaffham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Swaffham’s crime rate in May 2024 remained 28.6% below the UK average, with an overall rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions within Breckland, where rural characteristics likely contribute to lower property crime rates compared to more densely populated urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all recorded crimes, a share that, while higher than the UK average for this category, is balanced by significantly lower rates in other areas. Public order offences, at 11.5% of total crimes, rose sharply this month, a trend that may be linked to the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of May, which can amplify outdoor socialising and associated disturbances. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage crimes were both 52% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s smaller population and lower levels of commercial activity may reduce opportunities for such incidents. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer daylight hours and the transition from spring to summer—may also influence patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to the rise in public order offences. Despite these fluctuations, Swaffham’s overall crime profile continues to reflect a lower risk environment compared to the UK, a trend that aligns with the area’s rural character and limited exposure to high-density urban crime drivers.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in Swaffham’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This increase, coupled with a 50% rise in burglary cases, highlights a growing emphasis on community-focused policing challenges. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft crimes dropped sharply—shoplifting fell 83.3% from 6 to 1, while other theft decreased 80% from 10 to 2. These declines may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during bank holidays and longer evenings that shift socialising outdoors. Swaffham’s violent crime rate, at 3.0 per 1,000, is 6% above the UK average for this category, a statistic that contrasts with its overall rate being 28.6% below the national average. This divergence underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, where specific categories like public order offences may be influenced by the area’s small-town dynamics and the impact of extended daylight hours.

Swaffham’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 26.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.2. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average, which remains 28.6% higher at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s smaller population and limited urban density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, highlighting the relatively low monthly exposure to crime in Swaffham. This statistic contrasts with UK-wide averages, where the density of population and urban infrastructure typically correlates with higher crime frequencies. The population context further underscores that Swaffham’s crime rate, though modest, remains a focal point for local policing and community engagement, particularly in addressing the 11.5% share of public order offences that rose sharply this month.