Aylsham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Aylsham's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime reflects the built-up area's character within the rural Broadland region, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for property and violent crimes. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.0% of total incidents (11 cases), followed by other theft (12.0%) and anti-social behaviour (12.0%). These figures contrast with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.6 per 1,000 (42% below Aylsham's rate) and anti-social behaviour at 1.2 per 1,000 (66% below). Seasonal factors in September, such as the return to school and university freshers' week, may have influenced the increase in violence and sexual offences, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The relatively low property crime rate (7 cases, 28.0% of total) suggests that Aylsham's built-up area, while not entirely rural, lacks the high-traffic retail or commercial hubs that typically drive shoplifting and vehicle crime. The absence of significant spikes in property-related offences, coupled with the area's compact nature, likely reinforces the perception of Aylsham as a safer, more closely-knit community compared to larger urban centres.

September 2025 saw a notable 66.7% decrease in shoplifting compared to August, with incidents dropping from 3 to 1. This decline may reflect heightened community vigilance during the transition into autumn or the impact of local initiatives targeting retail crime. Conversely, other theft rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), suggesting a shift in criminal focus towards personal property. Bicycle theft also doubled to 1 incident, potentially linked to the start of the academic year and increased student activity. Anti-social behaviour fell by 25.0%, due to seasonal changes in public behaviour as evenings grew shorter. Violence and sexual offences remained 42% below the UK average (1.5 per 1,000), while other theft and anti-social behaviour were 20% and 66% below UK rates respectively. These figures highlight Aylsham's continued performance in reducing certain crime types despite the seasonal influx of students and the associated challenges of managing public spaces. The 12.0% share of other theft and anti-social behaviour in total crimes also indicates a shift in crime dynamics, with property crimes becoming relatively less prominent compared to previous months.

Aylsham's crime rate in September 2025 (3.4 per 1,000) marked a 25.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. However, this rise remains well below the UK average, underscoring the area's consistent safety record. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the local population of 7,424 residents, the monthly exposure rate means one crime occurred for roughly every 297 residents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. This low monthly exposure rate suggests that even with the 25.3% month-on-month increase, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal in the context of Aylsham's population size. The comparison to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime trends, particularly in areas like other theft and bicycle theft, which saw sharp increases. Yet the broader picture remains one of relative safety, with Aylsham's crime profile continuing to diverge from the UK average in a way that would be of interest to residents and local authorities alike.