Brundall Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 saw Brundall's crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 30.5% lower than the national average of 8.2, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to the broader UK. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 20.7% of total), shoplifting (6 incidents, 20.7%), and anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 17.2%). These patterns align with Brundall's character as a built-up area within Broadland, where retail and community hubs may contribute to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors also appear to influence crime dynamics, as August is a peak holiday month. This timing may increase tourism, affecting shoplifting rates, while also creating conditions for other crimes such as 'Other crime' to rise unexpectedly. The area's lower-than-average violent crime rate—violence and sexual offences are 55% below the UK average—suggests effective local policing or community cohesion. However, the relatively high rate of shoplifting (69% above the UK average) may indicate vulnerabilities in retail security or opportunistic theft linked to transient visitors. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between routine urban challenges and seasonal fluctuations, with Brundall maintaining a safer environment than many comparable areas.

August 2024 marked a stark shift in Brundall's crime profile, with 'Other crime' surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) compared to July. This category, which includes offences like fraud or cybercrime, rose to 10.3% of total crimes—far above its UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Simultaneously, anti-social behaviour increased by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents), and drugs-related offences doubled (from 1 to 2). These spikes contrast with a 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 10 to 6 incidents), which dropped to 1.2 per 1,000—20.7% of total crimes. The UK comparison highlights further divergence: shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 69% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, while public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) are 27% above the UK rate. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. For residents, the 200% rise in 'Other crime' may signal new risks, such as online fraud or unreported incidents, that warrant closer attention. The mix of rising and falling categories underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, with no single factor fully explaining the shifts.

Brundall's crime rate in August 2024 (5.7 per 1,000) represents a 26.1% increase from July's 4.5 per 1,000, marking the first monthly rise in over six months. This translates to roughly one crime per day across the area's 5,088 residents, a figure that may seem low but reflects the built-up nature of Brundall. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 175 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. While the overall rate is still 30.5% below the national average, the month-on-month increase suggests a need to monitor trends closely. The daily crime context highlights that Brundall remains a relatively safe place compared to many urban areas, but the 200% rise in 'Other crime' indicates emerging challenges. For residents, the 1-in-175 monthly exposure rate provides a concrete measure of risk, though this aggregates all crime types, including those with higher severity. The population-scaled perspective also shows that Brundall's lower-than-average violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000 UK average) contrasts with its elevated shoplifting rate, suggesting a unique local dynamic shaped by both community factors and seasonal influences.