Aylsham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category of crime in Aylsham during June 2023, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. This category, which recorded 10 cases, was 52% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate for the area was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing Aylsham 52.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributed 20% of all crimes, with 6 incidents reported, also significantly below the UK average. These figures highlight a broader pattern of lower crime rates in Aylsham compared to national benchmarks, a trend that may be linked to the area's rural character and the relatively low population density of 7,424 residents. Seasonal factors may also have played a role, as June marks the beginning of the summer season, when increased daylight and community activity can influence crime dynamics. The presence of criminal damage and arson (4 cases) and other theft (2 cases) further illustrates the diversity of crime types reported, though all remain well below UK averages. This data suggests that Aylsham's built-up area within Broadland maintains a crime profile that is distinct from larger urban centres, with property-related crimes such as vehicle crime and burglary registering 79% and 69% below national levels respectively. The combination of local policing efforts, community engagement, and the natural characteristics of the surrounding region may contribute to this lower-than-average crime rate, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.

June 2023 saw a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour reports compared to May, with incidents falling from 12 to 6. This decline may reflect the start of the summer season, when local events and longer daylight hours could encourage more community interaction and deterrence. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences decreased by 28.6%, from 14 to 10, though this category remained the most common type of crime in the area. Possession of weapons increased by 100%, with one reported incident in June compared to none in May, a shift that may require further local analysis. Other theft and shoplifting also rose by 100%, with two incidents each, though these remain well below UK averages. The area's performance in categories like vehicle crime (79% below UK average) and burglary (69% below) underscores the relatively low risk of property-related offences in Aylsham compared to national benchmarks.

Aylsham's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the broader seasonal trend observed in rural and semi-rural areas during summer, where increased daylight and community activity may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, illustrating the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against Aylsham's population of 7,424, the monthly exposure statistic highlights the low frequency of crime relative to the local community size. This pattern is consistent with areas where local policing, community engagement, and the natural characteristics of the surrounding Broadland region may play a role in maintaining lower crime levels.