Broadland Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Broadland recorded 469 crimes across its population of 138,157, translating to a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—58.5% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure represents a significant deviation from national trends, with the area's crime profile shaped by both demographic characteristics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 42.6% of all incidents (200 cases), though this rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 44% lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 15.6% of crimes (73 cases), a rate 65% below the national benchmark. The data also highlights a stark contrast between Broadland and the UK in property-related offences: shoplifting (6.6% of all crimes) and vehicle crime (2.1%) are 72% and 78% below respective UK averages. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns, as August—a peak holiday month—typically sees increased tourism and associated risks, such as empty homes raising burglary vulnerability. However, the absence of significant property crime (only 12 burglaries) suggests effective local security measures or a low-risk environment. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with Broadland's character as a relatively low-density area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, though further analysis is needed to pinpoint precise contributing factors.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 72.2% (18 to 31 incidents) and vehicle crime rising by 25% (8 to 10). These increases contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-32.8%) and other theft (-25%). Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.6% of all crimes, though this rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly below national rates, at 65% lower than the UK average. A striking anomaly was the 100% rise in theft from the person, though this category remains exceptionally low (0.4 per 1,000). For residents, the sharp increase in shoplifting—now 6.6% of all crimes—may signal heightened activity during August's peak tourist season, a pattern consistent with other coastal areas during summer months.

Broadland's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, an 11.0% decrease from July's 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in the district during summer months, though seasonal fluctuations remain a key factor. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 reported crimes, translating to a local monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 295 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average, though daily crime counts do not directly correlate with long-term safety trends. For context, Broadland's population of 138,157 means that the 469 total crimes reported in August represent a proportionally small share of the community, particularly when compared to larger urban centres with higher crime rates. The sustained gap between Broadland's rates and the UK average—58.5% lower—suggests structural factors such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics may contribute to the area's crime profile.