Broadland Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half of all crimes in Broadland in April 2025, with 222 incidents recorded. Despite this, the rate for this category (1.6 per 1,000 residents) remained 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast highlights a local trend where violent crime, though significant in volume, is relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The overall crime rate for the area was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This divergence from the national profile may reflect a combination of factors, including local policing priorities, community engagement initiatives, or demographic characteristics that influence criminal activity. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—likely contributed to patterns such as increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced the prevalence of certain crimes. For instance, the relatively high share of anti-social behaviour (15.4% of total crimes) could be linked to seasonal social dynamics, such as gatherings or events associated with the Easter period. Meanwhile, the low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000 residents, 74% below the UK average) suggests effective measures to deter car-related offences, through local infrastructure or community awareness. The breakdown also reveals that property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, collectively accounted for a smaller proportion of total incidents compared to violent crimes, a pattern that may be influenced by the area's character. As a local authority district with a population of 138,157, Broadland's crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of geographic factors, such as urban density or access to services, and local initiatives that may mitigate certain types of crime. This data underscores the importance of context-specific analysis, as national averages can obscure significant variations in local crime dynamics.

April 2025 witnessed notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 175.0% (from 4 to 11 incidents) and drug-related offences increasing by 125.0% (from 4 to 9). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, highlight shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal or local factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring. Conversely, burglary and robbery both decreased, with burglary falling by 48.0% (from 25 to 13) and robbery dropping by 50.0% (from 2 to 1). This decline in property crimes could align with improved security measures or seasonal changes affecting targeted opportunities. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (44.5% of total crimes), remain 39% below the UK average. This contrast with the national profile suggests that Broadland's approach to addressing violent crime may be more effective, influenced by local policing strategies or community dynamics. Residents may find the 17 crimes reported daily a useful benchmark for understanding local crime frequency.

Broadland's crime rate in April 2025 remained stable at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% increase from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in criminal activity over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, reflecting a manageable level of activity for a local authority district of 138,157 residents. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for Broadland's population. When scaled to the local context, this rate is significantly lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relative safety. The population context further highlights that Broadland's crime statistics are proportionally low, with the 1-in-277 ratio indicating a lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average. These figures suggest that residents may perceive the area as safer, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies likely contribute to this trend.