Brundall Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 presented a mixed picture for Brundall's crime profile, with the area's overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents remaining 52.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to national trends underscores the effectiveness of local factors in maintaining safety, though the exact mechanisms remain open to interpretation. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents, a figure that is itself 53% below the UK average. This disparity may be attributed to Brundall's character as a built-up area within Broadland, where community policing and social cohesion could act as natural deterrents. Public order offences and vehicle crime, however, emerged as notable concerns, with the former seeing a significant increase that may be tied to the seasonal influx of students and the latter reflecting potential changes in parking habits as nights grew shorter. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers' week—likely influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic and social interactions contributing to a rise in public order incidents. Despite these fluctuations, the overall crime rate remained low, suggesting that Brundall's built-up environment may foster a sense of community that helps mitigate more severe forms of crime. The data also highlights a broader trend of property crime being less prevalent than violent crime, a balance that may be influenced by the area's demographic profile and the types of activities that dominate its public spaces. As the month progressed, the interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions will continue to shape the crime picture, requiring ongoing attention from both residents and authorities.

September 2025 marked a significant shift in Brundall's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 300% compared to August, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp increase, though still low in absolute terms, may be linked to the seasonal influx of students and the associated social activities typical of the area. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 100%, jumping from zero to three incidents, a trend that could reflect changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle visibility during the transition to shorter evenings. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both fell by 50%, with anti-social behaviour dropping from two to one incident and burglary declining from two to one. These decreases, while modest, suggest that targeted community efforts or natural deterrents may be contributing to a reduction in these categories. Violence and sexual offences also saw a 14.3% decline, though they remained the most common category, accounting for 33.3% of all crimes. This mix of rising and falling categories illustrates the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for ongoing monitoring.

Brundall's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 6.0% compared to August, moving from 3.3 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though modest, reflects a local trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the return to school and university freshers' week. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak activity periods. When scaled to the population of 5,088, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 283 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. This perspective helps residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, particularly in shared spaces or during times of increased foot traffic. The comparison to the UK average, though not directly relevant here, highlights Brundall's consistently lower crime profile, which may be attributed to its character as a built-up area within Broadland, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely play a role in maintaining safety.