Brundall Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Brundall’s crime rate stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 53.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This marked safety margin reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors typical of a small built-up area within Broadland. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 43.8% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (5 incidents, 31.3%). While violent crime rates in Brundall (1.4 per 1,000) were 40% below the UK average, shoplifting figures exceeded the national rate (0.6 per 1,000) by 61%, indicating a localized retail security challenge. Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 0.4 per 1,000) and other theft (1 incident, 0.2 per 1,000) further shaped the crime picture, with the latter 57% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the overall crime pattern, as reduced foot traffic and social interactions may limit opportunities for certain offences. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting suggests that retail environments, possibly concentrated in specific parts of the built-up area, remain a focal point for property crime. This balance between violent and property crime, though skewed slightly toward violence, contrasts with typical trends in similar areas, where property crime often dominates. The relatively low crime rate may also reflect the area’s compact nature, which can both deter crime through community cohesion and concentrate it in high-traffic zones such as local shops and public spaces. As February transitions into March, the pre-spring lull may continue to influence crime trends, but the sharp shoplifting spike underscores the need for targeted retail security measures.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average for shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000), highlights a shift in crime focus toward retail areas. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour doubled from 1 to 2 incidents, suggesting increased tensions in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, which places Brundall 40% below national levels. This reduction may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced social gatherings during winter. The property-to-violent crime balance tilted slightly toward violence, with 7 violent crimes compared to 6 property crimes—a reversal from typical patterns in smaller built-up areas. Residents may find the 400% shoplifting spike particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a specific vulnerability in local retail environments.

Brundall's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, an 11.3% decrease from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, where reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but remains a tangible reminder of local crime presence. When scaled to the population of 5,088, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 318 residents. This statistic, while seemingly low, underscores the importance of community vigilance in maintaining this level of safety. The area’s built-up character within Broadland likely plays a role in this pattern, as compact residential and commercial spaces can both deter and concentrate certain types of crime depending on local dynamics.