Brundall Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Brundall's crime profile in February 2026 reveals a marked imbalance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for 46.2% of total crimes compared to 38.5% for violent crimes. This contrast with the UK average, where violent crime typically dominates, suggests a unique local dynamic. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents places Brundall 59.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a disparity consistent with the area's character as a low-density built-up area within Broadland. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes—though this rate (1.0 per 1,000) was 57% below the UK average for the same category. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime, representing 30.8% of total incidents, with a rate (0.8 per 1,000) 38% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect Brundall's retail presence, though the relatively low population density could also contribute to a higher proportion of shoplifting incidents compared to more densely populated areas. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely influenced these patterns, with fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes but persistent indoor activity contributing to violence and sexual offences. The low overall rate, however, suggests that Brundall's community structures and local policing efforts may be effectively mitigating broader crime trends observed nationally.

February 2026 saw a stark shift in crime trends, with shoplifting increasing by 100% compared to January, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in bicycle theft and other theft, highlights a notable uptick in property-related offences despite the overall crime rate remaining below the UK average. The decrease in violence and sexual offences by 54.5% (from 11 to 5) contrasts sharply with this trend, though the category's rate (1.0 per 1,000) remains 57% below the UK average. This divergence between property and violent crime may indicate seasonal factors, with warmer months typically associated with higher property crime but February's cold weather potentially reducing opportunities for outdoor violence. The shoplifting increase is particularly noteworthy for local residents, as it suggests heightened activity in retail areas despite the month's typically low foot traffic. While Brundall's shoplifting rate is 38% above the UK average, other categories like public order and anti-social behaviour are significantly below national levels (51% and 78% below, respectively), reflecting a community profile where public disorder is less prevalent. This mixed picture underscores the need for targeted interventions that address specific vulnerabilities without overgeneralising from the overall low crime rate.

Brundall's crime rate in February 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 27.7% decline from January's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, a reduction consistent with the seasonal lull typically observed in winter months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 391 residents. This figure, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within Brundall's population of 5,088, where the crime rate remains 59.4% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, with the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Brundall being roughly one-third that of the UK as a whole. This stark contrast is evident even when considering specific crime categories: for instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences (1.0 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average, while shoplifting (0.8 per 1,000) is 38% above. These discrepancies highlight Brundall's unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which may include a combination of effective local policing, lower population density, and a community structure that limits opportunities for certain types of crime. The comparison to the previous month also underscores the volatility of crime patterns, with sharp increases in property-related offences offsetting the decline in violent crime. This dynamic interplay between crime types suggests that Brundall's crime profile is shaped by a complex combination of local factors, including seasonal trends and the specific needs of its community.