Aylsham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Aylsham during April 2024 reveals a distinct balance between anti-social behaviour and property-related offences, offering insight into the area's social dynamics. With an overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—41.6% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 24.2% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (18.2%) and violence and sexual offences (18.2%). This distribution suggests that community tensions and property-related disputes are more prominent than violent crime in this built-up area within Broadland. The seasonal context of April, with Easter celebrations and increased outdoor activity, may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Aylsham was 69% below the UK average, consistent with the area's likely rural character and lower population density. Property crimes, while contributing 39.4% of the total (13 out of 33), remained well below the UK average for similar categories, indicating effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The relatively low prevalence of theft and burglary compared to other UK areas may reflect Aylsham's smaller retail footprint and lower foot traffic, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further analysis.

April 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft experiencing a 400.0% increase from 1 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in criminal focus or improved reporting mechanisms. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 73.9% compared to March, dropping from 23 to 6 incidents—a decline that may align with the Easter holiday period reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, decreased by 11.1% (from 9 to 8), though it remains 10% below the UK average for this category. The area's performance in violent crime is particularly striking: violence and sexual offences in Aylsham were 69% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect the area's rural nature and lower population density. Shoplifting, meanwhile, fell by 60.0% (from 5 to 2), likely due to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the Easter break. For residents, the 4.5 per 1,000 crime rate—well below the UK average—provides reassurance about local safety, though the 36% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that warrants attention.

The crime rate in Aylsham for April 2024 (4.5 per 1,000) marks a 29.7% decrease from March's rate of 6.3 per 1,000, indicating a notable downward trend over the past month. This reduction, combined with the area's ongoing performance below the UK average, suggests sustained efforts in crime prevention. On a daily basis, Aylsham experienced approximately one crime per day in April, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregate statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable UK areas, particularly those with higher population densities. The population context further underscores this: with 7,424 residents, Aylsham's low crime rate translates to a relatively safe environment for its residents. However, the 36% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) raises questions about local factors, such as the age and maintenance of properties in the built-up area. This contrast with the area's overall low crime rate highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, where certain categories may deviate from national trends despite the broader safety profile.