Broadland Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's January 2024 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places it 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for the local authority district. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.1% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.7%) and anti-social behaviour (10.3%). This pattern aligns with the area's seasonal context, where post-holiday periods and shorter days typically reduce outdoor activity, potentially lowering property crime rates. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Broadland's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 42% below national levels. Similarly, criminal damage and arson in Broadland (0.4 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting effective local management of such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 70% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, a disparity that may be attributed to community engagement initiatives or the area's demographic profile. While the overall crime rate remains low, the seasonal transition from December to January—marked by reduced retail activity and colder temperatures—may have influenced the distribution of crime types, with interpersonal offences dominating over property-related incidents.

The most dramatic shift in January 2024 was a 175% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 4 to 11 incidents. This surge, while small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 35.5% decrease in public order offences, which fell from 31 to 20. Violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 44.1% of all reported incidents, but this rate of 1.5 per 1,000 was 42% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Property crimes accounted for just 34.7% of total offences, compared to 65.3% for violent crimes—a shift that may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, with three incidents reported in January compared to none in December, though this remains 100% below the UK average. These changes highlight how local patterns can diverge from national trends, with Broadland's crime mix skewed toward interpersonal offences rather than property-related incidents.

Broadland's crime rate in January 2024 rose 19.0% compared to December 2023, increasing from 2.8 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This shift positions the area as one of the UK's safest local authority districts, with a crime rate 55.4% below the national average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 reported crimes over 31 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 302 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure remains low, the 19% increase suggests a potential uptick in local activity, though the rate still falls well below national benchmarks. The population context—138,157 residents—highlights that even small shifts in crime numbers can reflect broader trends, particularly in categories like drugs, which saw a 175% month-on-month increase. This contrast between local and national figures underscores the unique character of Broadland, where urban and rural dynamics may interact differently with crime patterns.