Aylsham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In a community of around 7,400 residents, Aylsham reported 26 crimes in December 2024, translating to a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 people. This figure is 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and criminal damage and arson (15.4%). These patterns align with seasonal factors: the winter months often see a spike in anti-social behaviour due to prolonged evenings and festive gatherings, while the lower rate of property crimes may be linked to fewer outdoor activities and the closure of some retail outlets during the Christmas period. The overall crime rate is consistent with Aylsham’s character as a smaller, largely rural built-up area within Broadland, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime levels. However, the presence of violence and sexual offences at 1.4 per 1,000—45% below the UK average—suggests that while the area is safer overall, targeted interventions in high-risk interactions could still be beneficial. The relatively low incidence of burglary and theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) may reflect the area’s lower population density and reduced opportunities for such crimes compared to more densely populated regions.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 33.3% compared to November (15 to 10 incidents). This decline may be influenced by the holiday season, which often sees reduced public activity and increased community monitoring during festive events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 100%, rising from 2 to 4 incidents—a sharp increase that could be tied to seasonal factors such as empty homes during the Christmas break or increased alcohol consumption during late-night gatherings. Other crime and other theft also doubled in December, reaching 2 incidents each. This uptick in these categories, which are 87% and 81% above the UK average respectively, may indicate underreported or emerging issues requiring closer attention. The overall mix of crimes remained skewed toward violent and anti-social offences, with property crimes making up only 23% of the total. This contrast with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, highlights Aylsham’s unique demographic and geographic profile. Residents may find it useful to note that the rate of drugs-related crimes (0.3 per 1,000) is 25% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to local patterns of illicit activity or enforcement focus.

The crime rate in Aylsham for December 2024 (3.5 per 1,000) marks a 13.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000, suggesting a continuing downward trend in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 286 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population in absolute terms. With 26 crimes recorded across 31 days, the daily crime count averages 0.84 incidents—effectively one crime per day, though this includes all categories from violent offences to anti-social behaviour. This low daily frequency is consistent with Aylsham’s smaller population and rural character, where crime opportunities may be more limited compared to larger urban centres. The monthly exposure of 1-in-286 residents is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically ranges around 1-in-140 for similar periods. This disparity underscores Aylsham’s relative safety and may be attributed to factors such as strong local policing, community engagement, or the area’s limited commercial and nightlife infrastructure, which reduces the potential for certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Aylsham’s crime levels, while not negligible, are proportionally much lower than the national average, offering reassurance to residents and visitors alike.