Broadland Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a continuation of Broadland’s consistently low crime rate, with 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents — 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark contrast to national trends is evident across multiple categories, particularly in violence and sexual offences, which, despite comprising 40.1% of all reported crimes, remain 49% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent crime, which accounted for 185 incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (58) and criminal damage and arson (49). These patterns align with the district’s likely character as a mixed urban-rural area, where community policing efforts and lower population density may contribute to reduced property crime rates. Seasonal factors in April — including Easter and the onset of spring — may have influenced crime trends, with increased outdoor activity driving some violent incidents while reducing shoplifting opportunities. However, the overall low rate suggests broader systemic factors, such as effective local governance or socioeconomic stability, may be at play. The dominance of violent crime over property crime also indicates that Broadland’s crime challenges are distinct from those of larger urban centres, where property crime typically dominates. This dynamic could reflect the area’s demographic composition, with a balance between residential communities and commercial zones that may influence the nature of criminal activity.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+300%), robbery (+100%), and drugs-related offences (+80%), indicating potential shifts in criminal activity patterns. These rises occurred alongside a notable 32% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 50 to 34 incidents. The reduction in shoplifting may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during Easter or changes in retail activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.1% of all crimes, fell by 15.9% compared to the previous month, though they remain 49% below the UK average. This category’s share of total crimes highlights a continued focus on violent crime in Broadland, despite the overall low rate. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and burglary both remain 79% and 69% below their respective UK averages, suggesting the area’s infrastructure or community dynamics may deter such offences.

Broadland's crime rate in April 2024 remained stable at 3.3 per 1,000, matching the same figure recorded in March. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 461 incidents. When scaled to the population of 138,157, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 300 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is low, the local context differs from national averages, with Broadland’s crime profile shaped by its demographic and geographic characteristics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a markedly lower risk of crime compared to the UK average, a trend that has persisted across recent months.