Aylsham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Aylsham’s February 2026 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 50% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.4, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the national norm. Violent crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 54.2% of all reported incidents, with 13 cases recorded. This category’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community cohesion measures. Property crimes, though fewer in number (8 incidents), included shoplifting, which rose to five cases—a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, 21% above the UK average. This anomaly may be explained by Aylsham’s built-up area status, where retail activity could drive such offences despite the overall low crime profile. Seasonal factors also appear relevant, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely contributed to the subdued levels of property crime and public order incidents, though shoplifting’s increase hints at other influences, such as changing consumer behaviour or targeted criminal activity. The area’s relatively low crime rate, combined with its position within Broadland, suggests that Aylsham’s demographic mix—likely including a blend of long-term residents and seasonal visitors—may play a role in shaping its unique crime profile.

February saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from zero to one incident—a 100% increase—and other theft rising by the same margin. Shoplifting also climbed sharply, growing by 66.7% to five incidents, though this still places the rate 21% above the UK average for the category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 88.9%, dropping from nine to one incident—a marked decrease that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted local interventions. The dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 54.2% of all incidents, contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.3 per 1,000). This suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to Aylsham’s built-up area status and its proximity to Broadland’s rural landscape, which may see different patterns of interaction and activity compared to more densely populated regions.

Aylsham’s crime rate in February 2026 rose slightly to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% increase from the previous month’s 3.1. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s broader historical context of consistently low crime. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported incident per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively quiet nature of Aylsham compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 309 residents highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the slight increase may be attributed to seasonal factors such as winter-related disruptions or shifts in community activity, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. This suggests that local policing strategies, community engagement, or the area’s demographic profile—likely characterised by a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity—continue to play a role in maintaining lower crime levels despite the minor uptick.