Brundall Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brundall's February 2024 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 35.6% increase from the previous month but remained 47.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, consistent with Brundall's character as a small built-up area within Broadland, reflects a balance between property and violent crimes, each accounting for 6 incidents. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences (31.6% of total), though this rate was 52% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and criminal damage (10.5%) followed, both significantly underperforming national averages. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate, though the surge in anti-social behaviour suggests other factors at play. Brundall's crime profile, shaped by its rural-adjacent setting and limited commercial activity, may explain the absence of high-frequency categories like shoplifting or vehicle crime, which are more common in urban or tourist areas. The equal split between property and violent crimes indicates a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal transitions or unmeasured socioeconomic factors.

February 2024 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 0 to 2). This surge in non-violent but disruptive offences contrasts with a 25% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 8 to 6. The balance between property and violent crimes remained equal, with 6 incidents each, though property crime categories like burglary and shoplifting showed mixed trends: burglary doubled, while shoplifting dropped by two-thirds. Brundall's violent crime rate was 52% below the UK average, a gap that widened despite the month-on-month decline. This disparity may reflect the area's smaller population and limited nightlife, which typically drives higher rates of violent incidents in larger urban centres. Residents may find the 300% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential increase in community tensions or isolated incidents during the winter months.

Brundall's crime rate in February 2024 rose by 35.6% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift from 2.8 to 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains far below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day across 29 days, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 268 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's relatively safe profile compared to broader national trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Brundall's crime profile is shaped by its smaller community size and lower population density, which may contribute to both the manageable number of incidents and the ability of local authorities to respond effectively. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, serves as a reminder that even in low-crime areas, individual incidents can have a visible impact on community perception.