Brundall Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brundall's crime profile in December 2023 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area within Broadland that, despite its proximity to urban centres, maintains a crime profile shaped by its rural-adjacent context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (28.6%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). The dominance of violent crime, though significantly below the UK average, aligns with patterns seen in smaller communities where interpersonal disputes and limited anonymity may contribute to such incidents. Shoplifting, however, stands out as a category 63% above the UK average, possibly linked to Brundall's retail presence or the seasonal rush of Christmas shopping. The month's seasonal context—dark evenings, party season, and empty homes during holidays—typically correlates with increased crime, yet Brundall's data shows a marked deviation. This could be attributed to local factors such as effective community policing, the area's compact nature reducing opportunities for theft, or the influence of resident demographics that may prioritise safety during festive periods. The low crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in property crime, suggests that Brundall's built-up environment, while not immune to crime, benefits from characteristics that mitigate risk compared to larger urban centres.

December 2023 saw a dramatic 50.0% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, which dropped from 12 cases in November to 6. This follows a similar sharp decline in public order offences, which fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1). The reduction in violent crime contrasts with shoplifting, which remains 63% above the UK average (0.8 per 1,000). Violence and sexual offences in Brundall are 54% below the UK average, despite the seasonal context of Christmas shopping and dark evenings. This suggests local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area's built-up yet low-density nature—may be mitigating risks typically associated with festive periods. Residents may find the 50% drop in violence particularly reassuring, as it indicates a significant shift in crime patterns during a month often linked to increased incidents.

Brundall's crime rate in December 2023 fell to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 50.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This reduction is notable, especially when considering the local context: over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 363 residents, reflecting a low-frequency environment. Daily crime counts averaged near zero, with 14 crimes spread across 31 days. While this figure is specific to Brundall, it underscores the area's relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, with violent crimes and shoplifting being the primary exceptions. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the influence of Brundall's unique characteristics, such as its rural-adjacent setting and limited urban density, which may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.