Brundall Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brundall’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Broadland, a rural region of Norfolk, exhibits a crime profile shaped by its size and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.6% of all reported crimes, with 17 incidents recorded—3.3 per 1,000 residents, 24% above the UK average. This category’s sharp rise from five incidents in September suggests a potential link to Halloween-related activities and reduced visibility during darker evenings. Shoplifting followed closely, with 10 incidents (2.0 per 1,000 residents), 178% above the UK average, likely driven by increased retail activity as the festive season approaches. Anti-social behaviour, though smaller in scale (three incidents, 0.6 per 1,000), rose by 100% month-on-month, possibly reflecting seasonal social patterns. In contrast, categories like burglary and criminal damage were below UK averages, with 0.2 per 1,000 each. These trends highlight Brundall’s unique position: a small urban hub within a rural landscape, where crime rates are influenced by both local community dynamics and broader national patterns. The month’s seasonal context—shorter days and Halloween—may have amplified certain types of crime, such as violence and property theft, while others, like public order offences, declined. This interplay between geography, seasonality, and population density underscores the need for tailored local strategies to address emerging trends.

Violence and sexual offences in Brundall rose by 240% in October, jumping from five to 17 incidents—a stark increase that may be linked to Halloween activities and darker evenings. Shoplifting also saw a 100% increase, with 10 incidents reported, far exceeding the UK average by 178%. This spike could reflect seasonal retail patterns, such as pre-Christmas shopping, or increased foot traffic in local stores. Anti-social behaviour doubled from zero to three incidents, a rise that may be tied to the same seasonal factors. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 80%, from five to one, due to reduced outdoor events or heightened community vigilance. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and national trends, with Brundall’s crime profile showing both stark contrasts and areas of alignment with UK-wide patterns.

Brundall’s crime rate in October 2024 rose sharply from 2.8 per 1,000 in September to 6.9 per 1,000, a 150.2% increase. This surge contrasts with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, meaning Brundall remains 14.8% below the national rate. Daily crime statistics show one reported incident per day on average, a figure that may feel more frequent in a small built-up area like Brundall. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 145 residents, a rate that, while lower than the UK average, reflects the concentrated nature of crime in this community. This monthly exposure underscores the importance of localized policing and community engagement, particularly given the seasonal context of shorter evenings and increased foot traffic around Halloween. The population of 5,088 means each resident faces a 1-in-145 chance of being directly affected by crime this month, a figure that, while manageable, warrants attention from local authorities.