Brundall Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brundall’s crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 62.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting its relative safety. The dominance of violent crime in this small built-up area within Broadland may reflect local dynamics, such as limited policing resources or social factors that increase interpersonal conflict. While shoplifting and other property crimes accounted for 21.4% of incidents, the overall profile suggests a community where violent crime is more prevalent than property crime—a pattern often seen in smaller, rural or semi-rural settlements with less commercial activity. Seasonal context adds nuance: January’s post-holiday period and shorter days may have reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes typically associated with tourism or retail footfall. However, the absence of major urban hubs or high-density housing could also explain the low property crime rates. The UK comparison underscores Brundall’s position as an outlier in national crime statistics, though this may partly stem from the area’s unique demographic profile and geographic isolation. These factors combine to create a crime picture where interpersonal violence, rather than theft or disorder, is the most pressing concern for residents and local authorities.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 33.3% in January 2024, rising from six to eight incidents. This increase contrasts with a 25% decline in shoplifting, which dropped from four to three cases. Other crime and drug-related offences both doubled from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase. Brundall’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour remains 80% below the national benchmark. The sharp rise in non-violent categories—despite their low absolute numbers—suggests potential localized factors from this data alone. For residents, the 0.6 per 1,000 shoplifting rate (3 cases) highlights a minor but measurable risk in retail areas, particularly given the post-holiday lull in foot traffic. These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal patterns and specific community dynamics, even in an area with historically low crime levels.

Brundall's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in local crime dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged roughly zero incidents per day, reflecting the area’s low overall crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 363 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this community. When compared to the UK average, Brundall’s population-scaled perspective highlights its safety: the 62.2% deficit in crime rate compared to the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000 is particularly striking. This disparity may partly reflect Brundall’s character as a small, built-up area within Broadland, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-363 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, placing Brundall in stark contrast to larger urban centres where crime rates are typically higher. These figures reinforce the area’s status as a relatively secure environment, though localized factors such as seasonal trends and specific crime categories warrant further attention.