Brundall Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Brundall’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 61.1% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, sits 12% below the UK average for similar crimes, reflecting a pattern consistent with the area’s character as a built-up rural-adjacent community with limited commercial density. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents is 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1, highlighting Brundall’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to national trends. This contrast may be partly explained by the area’s small population (5,088 residents) and the absence of major retail hubs or nightlife districts that typically drive higher volumes of property crime. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: January’s reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours align with the 18 total crimes recorded, which include no shoplifting incidents—a stark drop from the previous month’s three cases. The limited scope for outdoor crime during winter likely contributes to the dominance of violent offences, which may be more common in indoor or residential settings. While property crimes (6 total) remain a concern, their share of the total (33.3%) is lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local deterrents or community cohesion. The data underscores Brundall’s unique position as a low-crime built-up area where violent offences, though significant, are not proportionally higher than in comparable UK locations.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary and other theft compared to December, with both categories rising from one to two incidents. This shift contrasts with sharp declines in anti-social behaviour (75% drop from four to one cases) and shoplifting (66.7% decrease from three to one). The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 61.1% of the total—remains striking, with Brundall’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents for this category 12% below the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, is 80% below the UK rate of 1.0, a disparity that may reflect the area’s small population and potentially lower levels of public disorder. The absence of shoplifting cases in January, compared to the previous month’s three, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods, where retail footfall diminishes. For residents, the most immediate insight is the doubling of burglary and other theft incidents, which could signal a need for heightened awareness around home security during colder months when outdoor activity is reduced. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with violent offences maintaining their prominence despite month-on-month fluctuations in other categories.

Brundall’s crime rate in January 2025 (3.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 43.7% decline from December’s 6.3 per 1,000, underscoring a significant downward trend. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the monthly exposure figure: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 283 residents—a ratio that places Brundall among the safest built-up areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per 31 days, a figure that, while not zero, is markedly lower than the UK’s average daily crime rate. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces this safety: with 5,088 residents, Brundall’s low crime volume translates to a manageable burden on local policing resources. This contrast with the UK average becomes even more pronounced when examining specific categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour’s 80% deficit compared to the national rate suggests a community structure that may prioritize conflict resolution or have fewer public spaces conducive to disorder. The 68% gap in shoplifting rates also reflects the area’s limited retail presence, which, combined with January’s post-holiday lull, likely suppresses opportunities for such crimes. These comparative figures illustrate a community where crime prevention measures—whether through policing, community engagement, or environmental design—appear to be working effectively, even if the nature of incidents (such as the rise in burglary) requires ongoing vigilance.