Aylsham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 brought a stark escalation in crime to Aylsham, a small built-up area within Broadland, with a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents — 22.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The month’s data reveals a worrying shift in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) now accounting for 41.3% of all reported crimes, a marked increase from previous months. Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also rose sharply, reflecting a broader trend of heightened aggression and property-related incidents. Seasonal factors may have contributed to these changes, as the darker evenings and Halloween festivities could have influenced both criminal activity and reporting rates. While Aylsham remains significantly safer than the UK average overall, the rapid month-on-month increases in violent crime and anti-social behaviour suggest a need for community vigilance. The area’s relatively low population density and rural character may have historically contributed to lower crime rates, but the current surge indicates potential vulnerabilities that require attention. Drug-related crimes in Aylsham are 150% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect localised issues such as increased illicit activity or gaps in enforcement. These findings highlight the importance of contextualising crime trends within both seasonal and geographic factors, ensuring that residents are aware of the specific risks they may face.

October 2023 marked a dramatic escalation in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences jumping by 111.1% from 9 to 19 incidents — the largest single-month increase in this category in recent records. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 200%, rising from 3 to 9 reports, while criminal damage and arson doubled from 2 to 6. These spikes contrast sharply with a 50% decline in public order offences, which fell from 2 to 1. Drug-related crimes in Aylsham are 150% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.2 per 1,000), suggesting a localised issue that warrants attention. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where anti-social behaviour has spiked, as this category now constitutes nearly 20% of all reported crimes — a significant shift from previous months.

Aylsham's crime rate in October 2023 rose sharply to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 142.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This surge positions the area as one of the fastest-growing crime hotspots in the region. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects a significant upward trend. When contextualised by population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 161 residents — a stark contrast to the previous month’s rate, which would have seen one crime for every 967 residents. This shift underscores a rapid acceleration in reported incidents, particularly in violent and property-related categories. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Aylsham remains below the UK average overall, the month-on-month jump suggests a need for heightened awareness, especially in areas where anti-social behaviour and criminal damage have surged.