Broadland Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking shift in September 2023 was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, which rose from one incident to two. This unexpected surge contrasts with broader trends showing Broadland’s overall crime rate (3.2 per 1,000 residents) remaining 60% below the UK average of 8.0. Violence and sexual offences (209 cases) accounted for 46.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (54 cases) and criminal damage (45 cases). Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: as September marks the start of term for schools and universities, the rise in bicycle theft could reflect increased student cycling activity. Meanwhile, violent crime rates (1.5 per 1,000) were 45% below the UK average, a divergence that may reflect local characteristics such as community policing initiatives or demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 70% below the UK average, linked to effective local interventions or the area’s social infrastructure. These figures highlight a crime profile where violent crime remains a concern but is significantly lower than national benchmarks, while property-related offences show mixed trends depending on category.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+100%) and theft from the person (+100%), both rising from zero to two incidents. This contrasts with declines in burglary (-53.8%) and possession of weapons (-50%), which fell to six and five cases respectively. Violent crime, though still the largest category, remained 45% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 70% below the national rate. The drop in vehicle crime (-42.9%) may reflect reduced foot traffic during the early school term or improved local security measures. Drugs-related offences fell by 25%, with six cases reported—100% below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts, with some crime types responding more acutely to changes in community activity. For residents, the doubling of bicycle theft underscores the need for increased vigilance in securing personal property during the academic year.

Broadland’s September 2023 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, 15 crimes were reported across the 30-day period, translating to roughly one crime for every 308 residents over the month—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 138,157. This monthly exposure rate (1-in-308) is significantly lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not available for this metric. The decline in burglary and possession of weapons suggests targeted interventions may have had an impact, while the rise in bicycle theft highlights vulnerabilities in specific areas. These figures, when viewed through a population-scaled lens, illustrate that while Broadland remains a relatively safe area, certain crime types require focused attention. The contrast between local trends and national averages reinforces the importance of tailored strategies that address both the broader crime profile and specific community needs.