Broadland Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 55% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This continued to position the area as one of the safer regions in the country. month-on-month increase from September's 3.2 per 1,000 suggests a slight upward trend. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 45.8% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.3%) and anti-social behaviour (11.0%). These patterns may reflect the area's character as a largely rural or suburban district, where violent incidents are more likely to occur in concentrated areas such as town centres or public spaces. Seasonal factors, including the return to darker evenings after the clocks went back and the Halloween period, may have contributed to a rise in certain crimes, though the overall rate remains far below national averages. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary, compared to the UK, suggest that Broadland's infrastructure and community dynamics may reduce opportunities for such offences. However, the increase in vehicle crime and burglary in October highlights the need for continued monitoring, particularly as seasonal changes and local events could influence future patterns.

October 2023 saw a notable 90% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 10 to 19. This jump, combined with a 66.7% rise in burglary, suggests a potential shift in criminal focus toward property-related offences. Meanwhile, bicycle theft surged by 100%, with reports doubling from 2 to 4—a trend that may reflect increased theft opportunities during darker evenings. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 50%, and possession of weapons dropped by 40%, indicating possible improvements in policing or public awareness. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 45.8% of all crimes, but their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 was 37% below the UK average. These figures highlight the area's generally low crime profile, even as specific categories show volatility. Residents may find the 16 daily crimes reported in October a useful benchmark for understanding local crime dynamics.

Broadland's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 11.1% compared to September, moving from 3.2 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 16 crimes each day in October, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the pace of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Broadland despite the recent increase. When scaled to the district's population of 138,157, this suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. However, the rise in vehicle crime and burglary highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like shorter daylight hours and Halloween may influence criminal activity patterns.