Broadland Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Broadland, 3.8 crimes were reported in July 2024 — a figure 54.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 1 in 63 residents encountering a crime over the course of the month, though the actual chance for any individual is far lower given the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.1% of all reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and criminal damage (12.1%). These patterns align with July's seasonal context: a month marked by peak tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours that drive foot traffic through town centres and public spaces. While the overall rate remains low, the prominence of violent crime suggests local factors — such as increased social interaction during events — may contribute to this trend. Anti-social behaviour, though significantly below the UK average (59% lower), could reflect the pressures of managing large crowds in public areas during summer. The relatively low property crime rate (27.6% of total crimes) contrasts with UK averages, indicating that Broadland's infrastructure or policing strategies may be more effective in deterring theft and burglary. This per-capita perspective underscores that while crime is not absent, the risk to any given resident remains modest compared to national benchmarks.

July saw a 166.7% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 6 to 16 incidents — a shift that may reflect underreported or newly categorised offences. This spike occurred alongside a 57.1% drop in shoplifting, with reports falling from 42 to 18, possibly due to enhanced retail security measures during peak tourist season. The category of 'violence and sexual offences' remained 44% below the UK average (1.6 vs 2.9 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may be attributed to Broadland's lower population density and community-focused policing. Meanwhile, 'criminal damage and arson' rose by 64.1% (39 to 64), a jump that could be linked to summer festivals or increased vandalism during warmer weather. 'possession of weapons' was the only category exceeding the UK average by 43%.1 per 1,000 it remains a rare occurrence. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp decline in shoplifting: a 57% reduction in thefts from retail premises suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors have significantly curbed this type of crime in July.

Broadland's crime rate in July 2024 (3.8 per 1,000) was 9.8% higher than June's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Over 31 days, this equates to approximately 17 crimes per day — a figure that, when contextualised against the local population, means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 262 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 120 residents. The slight month-on-month increase may be influenced by the start of summer holidays, which often correlate with higher foot traffic and social activity. However, the overall risk to any individual remains low, as the distribution of crime types shows that property crime (27.6% of total) is less prevalent than in many other areas. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that even with the 9.8% rise, Broadland's crime rate is still 54.8% below the UK average, underscoring the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts. For residents, this means that while crime is not entirely absent, the likelihood of encountering it in daily life remains comparatively minimal.