Brundall Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Brundall recorded 23 crimes across a population of 5,088, equating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, indicating a relatively safe environment compared to national standards. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 43.5% of total), followed by public order offences (4 incidents, 17.4%) and shoplifting (3 incidents, 13.0%). The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by Brundall’s character as a built-up area within Broadland, where community interactions and local events could contribute to incidents involving personal conflict. However, the rate of violence (2.0 per 1,000) is significantly lower than the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that mitigate such risks. Public order offences, however, were 25% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics. July, as a peak summer month, brings increased tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, all of which may heighten the potential for disorderly conduct. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000), are 12% and 72% below UK averages respectively, indicating that Brundall’s retail and residential areas may be well-managed or less attractive to opportunistic offenders. These patterns align with the area’s likely mix of residential and commercial spaces, where community engagement and local policing could play a role in maintaining lower crime levels. The overall crime rate, while showing a 21.2% increase from June, remains a fraction of the national average, highlighting the importance of contextual factors such as population density, local initiatives, and seasonal activity in shaping Brundall’s crime picture.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in Brundall’s crime profile. Shoplifting increased by 100% compared to June, rising from zero to three incidents. This surge may be linked to local festivals or retail events that attract temporary crowds, creating opportunities for theft. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour dropped by 60%, falling from five to two incidents, possibly due to community efforts or reduced youth activity during school holidays. Violent crimes remained the largest category, but their rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 30% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a generally lower risk of violent incidents compared to other areas. Public order offences, however, were 25% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the impact of summer events on local policing priorities. These patterns underscore the influence of seasonal activity on crime trends, with specific events likely shaping the types and frequency of reported incidents.

Brundall’s crime rate in July 2024 rose 21.2% compared to June, moving from 3.7 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s small population of 5,088. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 221 residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, which stood at 8.4 per 1,000 in July. However, the upward trend in Brundall may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during festivals and extended daylight hours, which can affect both public order and property crime dynamics. For residents, these statistics provide context for understanding the relative safety of their community compared to national benchmarks, while also highlighting the need to monitor local fluctuations.