Brundall Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brundall's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 3.0 per 1,000, marking a significant 61.0% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This continued trend of underperformance relative to national statistics underscores the area's consistent safety record, though the month's data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, yet these remained 53% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20%, with a 51% deficit against the national figure, while public order offences. month-on-month to three cases, still lagged 13% behind the UK average. The seasonal context of April—Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to these patterns, with public spaces seeing more foot traffic and community events potentially influencing both disorder and violent crime dynamics. The absence of property crimes in April, despite a 64% deficit in other theft compared to the UK average, suggests a seasonal reduction in opportunities for such offences, possibly linked to fewer shopping trips or altered routines during the Easter break. This built-up area within Broadland, while not immune to crime, demonstrates a resilience that aligns with its rural character, where community engagement and low population density may play a role in maintaining low crime levels. The data also highlights a potential shift in crime mix, with public order offences rising in tandem with the Easter period, indicating the need for targeted policing during such events without undermining the overall safety narrative.

April 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime and burglary both increased by 100.0% from zero to one incident each, while public order offences rose by 50.0% to three cases. This shift in crime mix highlights a 13% surplus in public order offences compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a contrast to the 53% deficit in violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, remained 51% below the UK average, suggesting continued community cohesion. The absence of property crimes in April—despite a 64% deficit in other theft compared to the UK average—indicates a possible seasonal pattern, with fewer opportunities for theft during the Easter period. Residents might find the 0.6 per 1,000 rate for anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as it aligns with broader trends of low-level disorder.

Brundall's crime rate in April 2024 remained 61.0% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, maintaining a stark contrast to national trends. Despite a 7.3% increase from March's 2.8 per 1,000, the area's overall rate remains exceptionally low. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety. When considering the population context, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 339 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the slight month-on-month rise is notable, the scale of crime remains far below national benchmarks, reinforcing Brundall's position as a low-crime locality within Broadland. This monthly exposure figure, though small, provides residents with a concrete measure of their personal risk, contextualising crime in terms of community size rather than abstract rates.