Aylsham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,424 residents, Aylsham recorded 32 crimes in December 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 — 38.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure places Aylsham among the safest areas nationally, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 56.3% of all incidents (18 crimes), far exceeding their share in other categories. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences are 7% lower. Public order offences (15.6%) and criminal damage (12.5%) followed, but the area’s profile diverges sharply from national trends in other areas. For instance, possession of weapons (6.3%) is 329% above the UK average, a striking anomaly. Seasonal factors likely play a role: December’s dark evenings, Christmas shopping peak, and the party season may heighten tensions in public spaces, particularly in the town’s core. However, the overall low crime rate suggests Aylsham’s built-up area within Broadland maintains a strong sense of community and policing presence, though targeted interventions may be needed for the small but notable rise in weapon-related incidents. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted: property crimes (6) made up just 18.8% of total incidents, a stark contrast to the UK’s higher property crime focus. This pattern aligns with Aylsham’s likely character as a smaller, rural-adjacent area where social cohesion and limited commercial activity reduce property crime opportunities, while seasonal gatherings may amplify interpersonal conflicts.

December 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in Aylsham’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences surged by 157.1% (7 to 18), the most significant increase, likely tied to the Christmas party season and extended evenings. Public order offences also rose sharply by 150.0% (2 to 5), a figure 59% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This spike may reflect heightened foot traffic in town centres or disputes during festive events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9% (7 to 4), a decline consistent with fewer outdoor activities during winter. Possession of weapons (2 incidents) was 329% above the UK average, a rare and concerning outlier. This category’s 100.0% month-on-month increase (from 0 to 2) demands scrutiny, though can be inferred from the data alone. Residents should note that violent crimes now constitute over half of all incidents, a stark contrast to the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000 rate for this category. While Aylsham’s overall rate remains low, these shifts highlight the need for targeted policing during high-risk periods. For instance, the 18 violent crimes reported — equivalent to 2.4 per 1,000 residents — are 7% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts may mitigate some risks despite the surge. However, the absence of similar increases in property crime (6 total) indicates a distinct dynamic in Aylsham’s crime ecology.

Aylsham’s crime rate in December 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) marks a 39.0% increase from the previous month’s 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a frequency that translates to one reported crime for every 232 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate — 1-in-232 — places Aylsham well below the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly lower due to the higher overall crime rate. For context, the 32 crimes reported in December represent 0.43% of the area’s population, a minuscule proportion that underscores the area’s relative safety. However, the month-on-month rise suggests volatility in local crime patterns, particularly in violent and public order categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Aylsham’s low crime rate is not merely a function of its size but also of its social and geographic characteristics. As a built-up area within Broadland, it likely benefits from a close-knit community structure and limited commercial density, both of which can reduce opportunities for crime. Yet the sharp increase in violent offences highlights the need for vigilance during periods of high social activity, such as the Christmas season. The contrast between Aylsham’s low overall rate and its specific spikes in certain categories illustrates the importance of localized crime analysis — a 38.6% gap from the UK average does not eliminate the need for targeted measures in areas where local conditions amplify specific risks.