Broadland Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's June 2023 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places it 52.9% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 8.5. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (43.5% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (14.7%), both of which remain significantly below UK averages. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a largely rural district, where high-street retail activity is limited and community cohesion may naturally suppress certain types of crime. However, the seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely contributes to increased public space activity, which may explain the 43.5% share of violent crimes. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain low (2.0% and 0.7% respectively), the data shows a concerning trend in violent crime, which could be linked to local factors like seasonal tourism or changes in community dynamics. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (5.8%) and bicycle theft (1.1%) further support the hypothesis of a low-density, rural environment where opportunities for such crimes are limited. These figures, when contextualised against the area's population of 138,157, highlight both the strengths and vulnerabilities in Broadland's crime prevention strategies.

June 2023 saw alarming spikes in specific crime types, with theft from the person surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents). This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during summer months. Possession of weapons also rose dramatically, jumping 175% to 11 cases—placing Broadland 25% above the UK average for this category. These trends contrast with notable declines in other areas, such as vehicle crime (down 42.9%) and drugs offences (down 55.6%). The breakdown reveals a mixed picture: while violent crimes (240) and anti-social behaviour (81) dominate, property crimes remain low. Residents should be particularly vigilant around public spaces, given the 43.5% share of violent crimes and the 52.9% gap in overall safety compared to the UK average.

Broadland's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 2.3% compared to the previous month, reaching 4.0 per 1,000 residents from 3.9. While this slight increase is within normal fluctuations, it underscores the need for continued vigilance. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure, while low, reflects a population-scaled perspective that highlights how crime distribution varies across regions. The 52.9% gap between Broadland's rate and the UK's 8.5 per 1,000 illustrates the area's overall safety, even as specific categories like possession of weapons show troubling deviations. These figures, when contextualised against the local population of 138,157, help residents understand crime's relative impact in their daily lives.