Broadland Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 presented a mixed picture for Broadland's crime profile, with some categories showing notable increases while others remained firmly below national averages. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents placed the area 52.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime breakdown, accounting for 43.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and criminal damage (10.7%). This distribution aligns with the area's likely mix of residential and commercial spaces, where interpersonal conflicts and property damage are more prevalent. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: as June marks the start of summer, the longer days and increased foot traffic in local areas could contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the area's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) remains 42% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower levels of socioeconomic risk factors. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.0 per 1,000) indicate that property-related offences are not a major concern, due to robust security measures or a lower density of high-value assets. While the overall crime rate is stable, the sharp rise in theft from the person and possession of weapons warrants closer scrutiny, as these increases may signal emerging trends in criminal activity.

June 2023 marked a sharp rise in theft from the person, with incidents increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases). This surge, though still low in absolute terms, warrants attention given its dramatic percentage change. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 175% (from 4 to 11 cases), a jump that may reflect seasonal factors or shifts in criminal activity patterns. Other theft also increased by 27.6% (from 29 to 37 cases), suggesting a broader uptick in property-related offences. These increases contrast with declines in other areas: vehicle crime fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4 cases), and drug-related incidents dropped by 55.6% (from 18 to 8 cases). Violent crime remains the largest category, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—42% below the UK average for this category. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in areas where personal property is most vulnerable, particularly as summer activities intensify.

Broadland's crime rate in June 2023 rose slightly to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 2.3% increase from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000. While this marks a small upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 18 crimes were reported across Broadland in June, equivalent to roughly one crime for every 250 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, illustrating that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to national standards. The population context further underscores this: with 138,157 residents, the localised nature of crime in Broadland suggests targeted policing efforts may be more effective than broad-scale interventions. These figures align with the area's historical trend of maintaining crime rates well below the UK average, despite the recent minor increase.