Brundall Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brundall’s August 2023 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-national crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 42.3% of total), followed by 'other theft' (6 incidents, 23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (3 incidents, 11.5%). This mix contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.6 per 1,000 (17% below Brundall’s rate), and 'other theft' is significantly lower at 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and potential vacancies in properties—may have influenced patterns. While violence and sexual offences are 17% below the UK average, the 90% surge in 'other theft' (6 incidents) raises questions about localized factors, such as unsecured retail premises or transient populations. The area’s low crime rate, combined with the prominence of property-related offences, suggests that Brundall’s built-up character, likely with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may contribute to this profile. However, the sharp rise in 'other theft' highlights a need for targeted measures to address this specific category, particularly as August’s tourism-driven activity may have temporarily increased opportunities for such crimes.

August 2023 saw a 200% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a sharp upward trend that contrasts with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, which Brundall exceeded by 90%. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 0 to 3), suggests a possible link to seasonal factors such as increased tourism or vacant properties during the peak holiday period. Violence and sexual offences also surged by 83.3%, jumping from 6 to 11 incidents, though this rate (2.2 per 1,000) remains 17% below the UK average. Conversely, possession of weapons dropped 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and anti-social behaviour fell 60% (from 5 to 2), indicating potential success in targeted interventions or reduced community tensions. For residents, the 200% increase in 'other theft' is a key data point to consider when securing personal property during the summer months.

Brundall’s August 2023 crime rate rose 23.7% from 4.1 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a notable shift in local patterns. Daily crime averaged 1 incident per day across 31 days, a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for concentrated activity in specific times or areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This figure, when considered alongside Brundall’s population of 5,088, suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. However, the 23.7% increase from July raises questions about localized factors, such as seasonal tourism or temporary changes in community activity, that may have influenced the rise. While the overall rate remains 37% below the UK average, the month-on-month trend indicates a need for continued monitoring of specific crime types that saw significant changes.