Brundall Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking finding in Brundall’s August 2025 crime data is the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, a sudden spike that defies the area’s generally low crime profile. This anomaly, coupled with a doubling of drug-related incidents, contrasts with the broader trend of declining violence and sexual offences, which fell by 30% from July. Brundall’s overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places it 59.3% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the recent uptick in property-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, though their rate is 51% below the UK average. This suggests that while Brundall is not immune to violent crime, its lower population density and rural character may contribute to the reduced frequency compared to urban centres. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—introduces variables such as increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents, which may have influenced the rise in criminal damage and arson. However, the absence of a significant increase in other property crimes, such as burglary or shoplifting, indicates that these factors may not have had a broad impact. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour and other thefts are below the UK average, a pattern consistent with Brundall’s smaller, more tightly knit community where social norms may play a role in deterring such activities. While the spike in criminal damage and arson raises questions, the overall crime rate remains in line with Brundall’s historical trend of low-level, sporadic incidents. This suggests that the area’s safety profile is resilient, though the recent changes warrant closer attention to local factors such as the management of vacant properties during the summer months.

August 2025 witnessed a sharp 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with one incident reported compared to none in July, a shift that contrasts with the overall decline in crime. Simultaneously, drug-related crimes doubled from one to two incidents, suggesting potential changes in local patterns or increased visibility of such activities. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.2% of all crimes, decreased by 30% compared to July, a drop that may reflect seasonal factors such as the winding down of holiday-related incidents or improved community engagement. Brundall’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) is 51% below the UK average, a statistic that highlights the area’s relative safety in this category. For residents, the daily crime count of 1 per day provides a tangible measure of risk, though the overall low rate suggests that Brundall remains a comparatively secure area despite the spikes in specific crime types.

Brundall's August 2025 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents reflects a 15.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9, marking a continued downward trend. This reduction aligns with a broader seasonal pattern observed in similar rural areas, where summer months often see lower crime rates due to increased community activity and tourism. On a daily basis, Brundall recorded an average of 1 crime per day in August, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during periods of transient population movement. Over the course of the month, the 17 reported crimes affected approximately 1 in every 299 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average. When scaled to Brundall’s population of 5,088, this means that each resident faces a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, a trend consistent with its rural character and limited urban infrastructure.