Aylsham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Aylsham's September 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents stands at 45.5% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity in the built-up area. The data illustrates a clear dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 64.5% of all reported incidents, with 20 cases of violence and sexual offences recorded. This category's rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents is slightly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be influenced by local factors such as the area's proximity to educational institutions, which can see increased social activity during the back-to-school period. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributed 19.4% of all crimes, with six incidents reported. This rate is 32% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative success in managing such disturbances. Property crimes, including burglary and criminal damage, collectively accounted for 25.5% of all incidents, with burglary's rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents being 3% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and the onset of shorter evenings—may have influenced these patterns, as reduced daylight hours and the resumption of structured routines could contribute to a more stable environment. However, the increase in burglary and anti-social behaviour suggests that localized challenges persist, requiring targeted community engagement and policing strategies to maintain the area's overall safety record.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates doubling from one to two incidents, a 100% increase. This rise may be linked to seasonal changes, such as the return of students and increased home occupancy during the school term. Conversely, shoplifting incidents fell by 50%, from two to one, marking a significant decrease that could reflect heightened police presence or altered retail security measures. The category of violence and sexual offences rose by 11.1%, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents—3% above the UK average. This anomaly contrasts with the area's overall safety record, suggesting localized factors may be at play, such as increased social interactions during the back-to-school period. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 50%, from four to six incidents, though this remains 32% below the UK average. These figures highlight a combination of seasonal influences and community-specific dynamics, with some categories showing resilience against national trends.

Aylsham's crime rate in September 2024 (4.2 per 1,000 residents) reflects a continued downward trend, falling 8.7% from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 45.5% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the local population, this equates to one crime for every 239 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that may reassure residents of the area's overall safety. The reduction in crime aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as September's transition from summer to autumn typically sees a shift in activity levels, with fewer outdoor events and a return to routine schedules in local schools and businesses. This context may contribute to the observed stability in crime rates, particularly in categories like shoplifting and burglary, which often correlate with seasonal fluctuations in foot traffic and retail activity.