Aylsham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Aylsham, 4.2 crimes were reported in November 2023 — 44% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 239 residents over the month, significantly lower than the national context. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 cases, 45.2% of total), followed by shoplifting (5 cases, 16.1%) and public order offences (3 cases, 9.7%). These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of November, when darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may heighten certain risks. Violence and sexual offences in Aylsham remain 27% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s character as a small built-up area with limited nightlife infrastructure. Shoplifting, however, saw a sharp increase in November — though still below the UK average for this category — potentially linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Public order offences also rose, reflecting the impact of Bonfire Night celebrations. The overall crime profile suggests a community where personal safety is generally higher than the national average, but localised spikes in specific categories warrant attention.

November 2023 saw a 400% month-on-month increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 5 cases. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (27% above Aylsham’s 0.7), may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday. Public order offences also doubled, increasing from 1 to 3 cases — a 200% rise. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 77.8%, dropping from 9 to 2 cases, possibly due to reduced public gatherings as the month progressed. Violence and sexual offences remained 27% below the UK average, with 1.9 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.6. This is consistent with Aylsham’s low-density urban character, where opportunities for such crimes are limited. Possession of weapons also declined by 50%, from 2 to 1 case, though this category remains 67% above the UK average. The shift in crime mix — with violent crimes making up 45.2% of the total — contrasts with the UK’s higher property crime focus, illustrating Aylsham’s unique balance of personal safety and community-specific challenges.

Aylsham’s November 2023 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 32.6% decrease from the previous month’s 6.2 per 1,000. This decline, combined with the area’s consistent 44% gap from the UK average, highlights a trend of sustained lower-risk living compared to national standards. On a daily basis, Aylsham recorded roughly one crime per day in November — a figure that, while low, may concern residents during periods of heightened activity like Bonfire Night. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 239 residents, a rate that underscores the area’s relative safety. With a population of 7,424, this means fewer than 100 residents would experience a crime in a given month. This low exposure contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be closer to one in 130 residents. The combination of reduced violent crime, falling anti-social behaviour, and controlled property crime rates illustrates a community where residents are less likely to encounter crime than the national average — though localized spikes in shoplifting and public order offences suggest vigilance during specific events or periods.