Brundall Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brundall's crime profile in March 2024 reveals a stark contrast to UK-wide trends, with its overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents 63.6% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.7% of all reported crimes, making them the most common category despite being 63% below the UK average for this type. This anomaly may partly explain the area's lower rates, as the built-up nature of Brundall within Broadland likely limits opportunities for such crimes compared to more densely populated urban centres. Anti-social behaviour followed with 21.4% of total crimes, again significantly below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, may have influenced patterns, though the low overall volume suggests minimal impact. Public order offences and shoplifting each contributed 14.3% of crimes, both below UK averages. The limited data available for this small built-up area suggests a combination of geographic isolation and community characteristics that likely contribute to its markedly lower crime rates compared to the UK average. These patterns are consistent with Brundall's position as a low-density area within Broadland, where the mix of rural surroundings and built-up infrastructure may create a unique crime environment.

March 2024 saw a 100% increase in public order offences and shoplifting compared to February, with both categories rising from one to two incidents. This shift contrasts with a 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from two to one. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.7% of all crimes, yet this rate was 63% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent crimes (5) outpacing property crimes (4) for the first time this year. Residents may find the increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for heightened awareness in community spaces during the spring transition. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 25% (from four to three incidents) further illustrates fluctuating patterns in local crime dynamics.

Brundall's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 26.3% decrease from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 63.6% below the national average. Over the course of March, only one reported crime occurred for every 363 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show no recorded incidents on average, though this reflects the low overall volume rather than a guarantee of safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 5088 residents collectively experienced just 14 crimes, equating to a monthly exposure rate of 0.28 per person. This stark contrast to UK-wide figures highlights the unique characteristics of Brundall, where the built-up area's proximity to Broadland's rural expanses may contribute to lower foot traffic and reduced opportunities for certain crimes.