Broadland Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends, though the September data reveals a complex picture shaped by seasonal and demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (49.9%) of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 31% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect Broadland's community structure or policing priorities. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 12.3% of total crimes, with its rate of 0.4 per 1,000 being 66% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers—likely plays a role in these patterns, as increased foot traffic and social activity could influence both violent and anti-social incidents. However, the data also highlights lower-than-average rates for property crimes, with shoplifting and burglary both significantly below UK levels. This could indicate effective local initiatives or the influence of Broadland's character as a district with a mix of residential and commercial areas that may naturally deter certain types of crime. The interplay between these factors suggests that while Broadland remains safer than the UK average, the September data invites closer examination of how local conditions and seasonal rhythms shape crime trends.

September 2024 saw a 33.3% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 3 to 4. This jump may reflect the return of university students or seasonal travel patterns. Concurrently, possession of weapons also rose by 33.3%, a concerning shift that could indicate heightened tensions in specific neighbourhoods. Burglary increased by 25%, from 12 to 15 incidents, linked to the start of the academic year or changes in property security practices. Conversely, shoplifting dropped sharply by 48.4%, with numbers falling from 31 to 16—a decline that may be tied to seasonal retail activity or targeted policing. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 49.9% of all crimes, but this rate was 31% below the UK average, highlighting Broadland's relative safety in this category. These fluctuations suggest that while some crime types are stabilizing, others are emerging as priorities for local authorities.

Broadland's crime rate in September 2024 rose slightly to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% increase from August's 3.4 per 1,000. This monthly shift suggests minor fluctuations in local policing efforts or seasonal factors. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported across the district, reflecting a consistent rhythm of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 278 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's population of 138,157. When compared to the UK average, Broadland's rate remains lower, but the slight upward trend may warrant attention to emerging patterns. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the area is statistically safer than the UK average, localized changes in crime types—such as the rise in burglary—could signal shifts in community dynamics or environmental factors.