Broadland Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 56% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national picture suggests a distinct local context, potentially shaped by the district's mix of urban and rural characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.3%) and criminal damage and arson (9.6%). These figures align with patterns seen in areas with strong community policing initiatives or lower population densities, though no explicit programmes are referenced here. Seasonal factors may have played a role in November, with the onset of dark evenings and the Black Friday shopping period likely influencing certain crime types. While violent crime remains the dominant category, its rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 38% below the UK average for this category, suggesting broader societal or environmental factors at work. The relatively low rates of property crimes such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforce the area's divergence from national trends. These patterns may reflect a combination of effective local crime prevention strategies, socioeconomic factors, or geographic considerations, though direct causation cannot be confirmed without further data.

November 2023 saw a notable increase in theft from the person, doubling from one to two incidents (a 100% rise), possibly linked to the Black Friday shopping period and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 44.8%, moving from 29 to 42 incidents, which may be attributed to seasonal retail activity and the timing of Bonfire Night. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 57.9%, with reported cases dropping from 19 to 8, reflecting reduced holiday-related parking congestion or heightened awareness during darker evenings. Criminal damage and arson fell by 27.9% compared to October, a decrease that might align with seasonal patterns of reduced outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained well below UK averages, with the former 71% below and the latter 62% below the national benchmark. These shifts highlight the combination of local events and crime patterns. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person serves as a specific cautionary note, underscoring the need for vigilance during high-traffic periods.

Broadland's November 2023 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents represents an 8.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 302 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This figure underscores the relative safety of Broadland compared to the national context, though it should be interpreted as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily frequency. When considering the population of 138,157, the low crime rate suggests that the area's characteristics—whether socioeconomic, geographic, or demographic—may contribute to its divergence from UK-wide patterns. While the exact factors remain unconfirmed, the data consistently illustrates a safer environment than the national average, with most crime categories falling well below UK benchmarks. This comparative advantage may be influenced by local policing strategies, community engagement, or other unmeasured variables, but the figures alone paint a clear picture of a district with lower crime exposure relative to its population size.