Broadland Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Broadland's crime profile in February 2024, accounting for 50.7% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes 1.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the district stands at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.9% below the national average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights a broader pattern where property crimes, such as shoplifting and burglary, remain low compared to the UK, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (63% below the UK average) and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (67% below). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the relative absence of property crimes, as reduced foot traffic in retail and public spaces likely contributes to lower opportunities for theft. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal crime, potentially linked to factors such as social isolation during colder months or unmet community support needs. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions that balance seasonal considerations with persistent issues in violent crime prevention.

February 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime trends, with theft from the person experiencing a 200% increase, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This sharp rise, while still low in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns in personal safety concerns, particularly in areas with high pedestrian traffic. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 20%, from 20 to 24, suggesting potential tensions in community spaces during the winter lull. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 66.7%, dropping from 9 to 3 incidents, a decline consistent with reduced outdoor activity and lower exposure during colder months. Possession of weapons also decreased by 62.5%, from 8 to 3, indicating a possible reduction in armed incidents. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for over half of all crimes—remains strikingly below the UK average, with 1.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect effective policing strategies or community-focused initiatives in Broadland, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links. Residents may find the 3.2 crime rate per 1,000 particularly relevant when assessing local safety, as it places the district well below the national benchmark for overall crime.

Broadland's crime rate in February 2024 (3.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 4.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight but sustained reduction in overall crime. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 15 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that provides context for residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. When scaled to the population of 138,157, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 317 residents—a rate that highlights the relatively low incidence of crime compared to both the UK average and previous months. This monthly aggregate suggests that while Broadland remains a low-crime area, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences necessitates continued attention. The 54.9% gap between Broadland's rate and the UK's 7.1 per 1,000 underscores the district's effectiveness in crime prevention, though localized factors such as community engagement and policing strategies likely play a role. These statistics offer residents a clear benchmark for understanding their safety relative to both national trends and the immediate past, emphasizing the importance of maintaining current efforts while addressing specific categories like interpersonal violence.