Broadland Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 55% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to national figures suggests a unique local context, though the nature of crime here diverges from typical patterns. Violent and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.8% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.3%) and anti-social behaviour (11.0%). These figures align with the area's likely characteristics as a mixed-use local authority district, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to lower crime rates. The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced patterns of antisocial behaviour and public order offences, which accounted for 7.0% of all crimes. Several categories, such as drugs and bicycle theft, are 100% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. This divergence could reflect local initiatives or demographic factors, though without explicit data, these remain speculative. The overall crime rate, while modest, illustrates a balance between persistent violent crime and relatively low property crime, suggesting a combination of social and environmental factors that shape Broadland's crime profile.

October saw a 100% rise in bicycle theft, from 2 to 4 incidents, alongside a 90% increase in vehicle crime, which climbed from 10 to 19. Burglary also rose sharply, with a 66.7% increase from 6 to 10 cases. These upward trends may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the clocks going back, which extends evening hours and could contribute to increased opportunities for crime. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, and possession of weapons dropped by 40%, from 5 to 3 cases. Violent crime remains the dominant category, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents—significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Other categories, such as drugs and bicycle theft, are 100% below the UK average, highlighting Broadland's distinct crime profile. For residents, the 16 daily crimes reported offer a tangible measure of local crime frequency, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks.

Broadland's crime rate in October 2023 rose 11.1% compared to September, moving from 3.2 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistent position below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show 16 crimes reported per day in October, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 277 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK's overall profile. When scaled to Broadland's population of 138,157, this suggests that the vast majority of residents experience no direct involvement in criminal activity. The rise in violent crime—now accounting for 45.8% of all incidents—shifts the balance of crime types compared to previous months. This pattern may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the Halloween period, which can influence patterns of antisocial behaviour and public order incidents.