Aylsham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 saw Aylsham maintain a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued trend of low crime reflects the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Broadland, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 38.5% of total), followed by other theft (4, 15.4%) and anti-social behaviour (4, 15.4%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween activities may have influenced crime dynamics. While violent crime rates remained lower than the UK average (2.7 per 1,000, 48% below), the breakdown shows a shift in crime types compared to previous months. The presence of violence and sexual offences as the most frequent category contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes often dominate. This may reflect Aylsham's specific social context, with local incidents more likely to involve interpersonal conflicts than commercial theft. The area's low population density (7,424 residents) and rural-adjacent setting further limit opportunities for large-scale property crime, reinforcing the dominance of personal crime categories. However, the seasonal context of October—shorter days, Halloween-related events, and the clocks going back—may have created conditions where incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour are more likely to occur in public spaces. These factors, combined with the area's small size and community-oriented environment, help explain the current crime profile.

Month-on-month analysis reveals sharp increases in three crime categories: other theft (from 0 to 4, +100%), other crime (from 0 to 1, +100%), and vehicle crime (from 0 to 1, +100%). These jumps, though starting from zero, indicate emerging patterns that residents should be aware of. The most significant decrease was in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 50% from 20 incidents in September to 10 in October. This decline contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), where Aylsham remains 48% below. The crime mix also shows a shift: violent crimes now account for 38.5% of all incidents, compared to 47% in September. This slight reduction in violent crime's share of the total may reflect the increase in other theft and vehicle crime. Anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), but this category still remains 61% below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000). For residents, the rise in other thefts—particularly in October—suggests heightened vigilance around personal property, especially in areas with transient populations or temporary events. The absence of vehicle crime in September, followed by its sudden appearance in October, may point to a specific incident or change in local activity patterns. These findings highlight the need for targeted awareness, particularly around unattended vehicles and personal belongings during the Halloween season.

Aylsham's crime rate in October 2024 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 16.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline brings the area's crime profile even further below the UK average, reinforcing its status as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. On a daily basis, the 26 reported crimes over 31 days equate to roughly 1 crime per day, a figure that is likely to be even lower when accounting for weekends and holidays. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 286 residents—a rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK's national average. The population context also helps explain the area's crime profile: with 7,424 residents, Aylsham's small size and likely community-oriented environment create a setting where crime is both less frequent and more visible. The monthly exposure figure (1-in-286) provides a practical context for residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively minimal compared to larger urban centres. This comparative perspective underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in maintaining low crime levels, even as specific categories like other thefts show recent increases. The data also highlights that Aylsham's crime rate is not only lower in absolute terms but also in relative terms, with most categories remaining significantly below the UK average. For example, vehicle crime in Aylsham (0.1 per 1,000) is 79% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). These comparisons, while illustrative of Aylsham's safety, also serve as a reminder that even small increases in specific crime types can be significant in a low-crime environment.