Broadland Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 56.0% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile, a pattern that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.7% of all reported crimes, though this rate is 51% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.2% of total crimes, with a 59% deficit compared to national rates. The data also reveals a significant shift in crime dynamics, with vehicle crime surging by 262.5% month-on-month, a trend that may be linked to increased outdoor activity during May's extended evenings. However, the overall crime profile remains heavily skewed toward property-related offences, which accounted for 34.1% of all incidents. This includes shoplifting, public order offences, and other theft, all of which remained well below UK averages. The relatively low levels of violent crime, combined with the area's geographic character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, likely contribute to this pattern. Seasonal factors such as May's bank holidays and longer daylight hours may have influenced social interactions and outdoor activity, but a direct causal link to the observed crime trends. The continued emphasis on violent offences in Broadland's crime mix suggests that targeted interventions in this area could yield further reductions, particularly given the existing gap between local and national rates.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 262.5% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 8 to 29 incidents. This surge, while significant, remains 57% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 175%, with 11 incidents reported compared to 4 in April. This category is the only one in Broadland's breakdown to exceed the UK average, which stands at 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1 incident, a decline that may reflect heightened community awareness during May's longer evenings. The overall crime mix remained skewed toward violent offences, which accounted for 36.7% of all crimes, compared to 51% of the UK average. This suggests a persistent focus on addressing violence and sexual offences in Broadland, where such crimes are 56% below the national rate.

Broadland's crime rate in May 2024 rose 11.1% compared to April, moving from 3.3 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 56.0% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Daily crime data shows 17 crimes reported each day in May, a figure that reflects local patterns but must be contextualised within Broadland's population of 138,157. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 269 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low overall risk compared to national benchmarks. This statistic is particularly useful for residents assessing their personal safety, as it provides a clear metric of how frequently crime impacts the local population. The increase from April may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and increased socialising during May bank holidays.