Aylsham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Aylsham’s crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 35.7% below the UK average, a significant margin that highlights the area’s relative safety. The crime profile revealed a clear dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 32.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 30.0%. This balance between property and violent crime may reflect the area’s character as a built-up area within Broadland, where community interactions and local events could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict compared to more isolated rural settings. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping this profile, as July—a peak summer month with schools closed and tourism in full swing—often correlates with increased social activity, outdoor events, and public gatherings. These conditions may explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are more common in areas with concentrated populations and transient visitors. However, the overall low rate of property crimes, particularly shoplifting and theft, suggests that local retail environments may be less prone to such incidents, due to smaller shop sizes or lower foot traffic compared to urban centres. The contrast with UK averages further underscores Aylsham’s unique position: while violent crime rates are lower than the national norm, the proportion of anti-social behaviour exceeds the UK average, indicating a need for targeted community engagement strategies to address this specific challenge. This nuanced picture of crime in Aylsham illustrates how local geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms intersect to shape the area’s safety profile, offering insights that go beyond raw statistics to inform practical measures for residents and local authorities.

July 2024 marked a stark shift in Aylsham’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 300% compared to the previous month, rising from one to four incidents. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes and robberies, suggests a potential link to summer festivals and extended nightlife hours, which may have drawn larger crowds to the area. Conversely, shoplifting incidents fell by 60% from five to two, possibly reflecting heightened police presence or seasonal retail closures. Violent crimes, though remaining the largest category at 32.5% of total incidents, were 37% below the UK average, indicating a notable divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 10% above the UK average, pointing to localized pressures that may not be mirrored in larger urban centres. These fluctuations underscore the need for residents to remain vigilant during peak event periods while acknowledging the area’s overall safety compared to national benchmarks.

July 2024 saw a 5.3% increase in Aylsham’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 5.1 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This small upward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when increased foot traffic and events may contribute to shifts in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but highlights the visibility of incidents in a small built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime per 186 residents offers context for residents: over the course of July, an average resident had a 0.5% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This monthly aggregate contrasts with the UK average, where such exposure would be significantly higher, though specific UK figures are not available for comparison at this level of detail. The relatively low frequency of incidents in Aylsham suggests that while the area remains generally safe, localized factors may influence specific crime types during peak summer activity.