Broadland Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Broadland during December 2025 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by violent offences and anti-social behaviour, which together account for over 58% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents — 52.9% below the UK average — the area demonstrates a markedly lower incidence of property crimes compared to the national profile. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category at 44.7% of total crimes, are 42% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of community policing efforts and demographic factors that may reduce interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 13.4% of all crimes, is 57% below the UK average, potentially reflecting strong local initiatives or social cohesion. The seasonal context of December — marked by extended evenings, holiday shopping, and empty homes — may partially explain the prominence of violent offences, as darker conditions and crowded retail environments can create opportunities for such crimes. Property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are significantly underrepresented compared to the UK average, with burglary at 2.2% of total crimes and vehicle crime at 1.3%, both well below the national figures. This contrast may indicate a lower density of high-value assets or more effective local security measures. The absence of significant theft from the person or shoplifting in the overall breakdown, despite a 25.9% decline in shoplifting from the previous month, suggests that retail environments in Broadland may have robust anti-theft systems or that consumer habits during the holiday season differ from other areas. The data also highlights a paradox: while violent crime is below the UK average, the rate of possession of weapons is 43% above the national figure, indicating a unique challenge in this category that warrants further analysis.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person rising by 100% — from zero to two incidents — a stark increase that may reflect heightened opportunities during the holiday season. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 80%, from five to nine cases, a figure that is 43% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour surged by 69.4%, with 61 incidents reported, potentially linked to seasonal gatherings and increased alcohol consumption during the festive period. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 45.5% — from 11 to six cases — due to reduced vehicle movement during winter holidays or improved security measures in car parks. Shoplifting also declined by 25.9%, from 27 to 20 incidents, which could indicate the effectiveness of retail staff training or the use of surveillance technology in high-traffic areas. The balance between violent and property crimes remained skewed, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly half of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This mix of increases and decreases illustrates the combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics, with some areas of the crime profile aligning with national trends while others diverge sharply.

The crime rate in Broadland for December 2025 increased by 8.9% compared to the previous month, rising from 3.0 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, must be contextualised within the area's broader safety profile: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 304 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, Broadland experienced approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that is both manageable and indicative of the area's relatively low crime environment. When scaled to the local population of 138,157 residents, the 3.3 per 1,000 rate translates to about 454 crimes in total — a number that, while not negligible, is far below the national standard. The comparison to the UK average is particularly striking for categories such as anti-social behaviour (57% below) and criminal damage (23% below), which suggests that local governance and community engagement may be more effective in mitigating these types of incidents. However, the 43% above-average rate for possession of weapons presents a contrasting challenge, highlighting a specific area where local strategies may need refinement. These comparative figures underscore the importance of maintaining current initiatives while addressing emerging concerns in the possession of weapons category.