Broadland Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland’s per-capita crime rate in July 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that translates to a 1-in-262 chance of a resident encountering crime in any given month. This places the district 54.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, underscoring its consistently low crime environment. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.1% of all reported incidents, a rate that remains 44% below the UK average. This suggests a strong focus on community safety initiatives. increase from June’s 3.5 per 1,000 highlights the need for continued vigilance. Seasonal factors likely played a role in the rise of 'criminal damage and arson' by 64.1%, potentially linked to the surge in outdoor events typical of July. Conversely, shoplifting saw a 57.1% decline, possibly due to reduced retail activity during school holidays. The area’s overall safety profile is reinforced by the 85% lower rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average, reflecting a combination of effective policing and low foot traffic in commercial zones. These patterns align with broader trends observed in similar rural-urban hybrid areas, where seasonal fluctuations and localized events influence crime dynamics.

July 2024 saw a 166.7% surge in 'other crime' cases, rising from six to 16 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect unreported or newly categorized offences. This spike contrasts with a 57.1% decline in shoplifting, dropping from 42 to 18 cases, a trend consistent with seasonal patterns where retail areas experience lower foot traffic during summer holidays. The category of 'violence and sexual offences' remained 44% below the UK average (1.6 vs 2.9 per 1,000), highlighting Broadland’s relatively safer profile for this type of crime. Meanwhile, 'criminal damage and arson' rose by 64.1%, from 39 to 64 cases, potentially linked to increased outdoor events or festivals in July. This uptick, though significant, remains 21% below the UK average, suggesting localized factors may influence such trends. For residents, the 1-in-262 monthly exposure rate offers a concrete measure of risk, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains markedly lower than national benchmarks.

Broadland’s crime rate in July 2024 rose by 9.8% from June’s 3.5 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a marginal but measurable shift. This translates to 17 crimes reported daily across the district—a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, reflects the area’s generally low crime environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 262 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively infrequent nature of incidents compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 138,157, this statistic offers a tangible measure of risk: a resident has a 1-in-262 chance of being directly affected by a crime in any given month. This rate remains 54.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting Broadland’s sustained safety record despite the slight increase. The context of July—peak summer, with schools out and festivals in full swing—likely contributes to fluctuations in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which saw a 64.1% rise. However, the overall trajectory remains aligned with broader trends observed in similar areas during this time of year.