Broadland Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's crime rate for November 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile, a pattern that aligns with its likely status as a largely rural district with limited urban density. The most frequently reported crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all incidents (222 cases), though this rate (1.6 per 1,000) remained 38% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 11.1% of crimes, while criminal damage and arson made up 7.7%. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—may have influenced these patterns, with retail-focused crimes such as shoplifting (6.5% of total) and theft from the person (0.2% of total) reflecting consumer activity. However, these rates were 71% and 100% below the UK averages respectively, suggesting that local factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be contributing to the area's lower crime levels. The dominance of violent crime as the primary category, despite its relatively low rate compared to the UK, indicates a need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to occur, such as public spaces or during late-night events. This data also highlights the importance of contextual analysis, as the absence of high-profile crimes like burglary (2.6% of total) or vehicle crime (0.7% of total) further supports the notion of a safer, more stable environment.

November 2024 witnessed notable shifts in crime patterns, with 'other crime' increasing by 46.2% compared to October, driven by a rise from 13 to 19 incidents. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, now constitutes 4.4% of all crimes reported. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 57.1% (7 to 3 incidents), a decrease that may be linked to reduced traffic activity during the darker evenings typical of late autumn. Theft from the person also fell by 50.0%, from 2 to 1 incident, potentially reflecting heightened public awareness around Black Friday shopping. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, contributing 51.5% of the total, but this rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average, a disparity that highlights Broadland's generally lower incidence of serious violence. The decrease in vehicle crime, in particular, offers a concrete insight for residents concerned about personal property security.

Broadland's crime rate in November 2024 (3.1 per 1,000 residents) marks a 9.0% decline from the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in the area. Daily crime counts averaged 14 incidents per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity compared to broader national benchmarks. When scaled to the population of 138,157, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 321 residents—a statistic that, when considered in isolation, highlights the area's consistently lower crime profile. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher, though direct comparisons remain constrained by the absence of national daily or monthly exposure metrics. The shift from October to November appears to have had minimal impact on overall crime patterns, with the most notable changes occurring in specific categories such as vehicle crime and theft from the person, both of which saw marked decreases.