Broadland Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland’s crime mix in December 2025 reveals a combination of factors, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominating the landscape. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 52.9% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, possibly influenced by the season. December’s festive period, with its long evenings and empty homes, may have contributed to anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, though the latter remains below the UK average. Violent crimes in Broadland are 42% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of serious assaults compared to other areas. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or vehicle crime, despite seasonal fluctuations, points to a relatively stable environment. However, the sharp increase in possession of weapons—43% above the UK average—raises questions about local dynamics, though the small absolute numbers (9 incidents) suggest this is not a widespread issue. The area’s crime profile, dominated by lower-level incidents, may reflect its character as a mixed rural-urban district where community engagement and local policing efforts could play a role in maintaining safety. Seasonal factors, such as reduced visibility and social gatherings, likely influenced some categories, but the overall low rate reinforces Broadland’s position as a safer-than-average locality.

December 2025 brought significant shifts in Broadland’s crime profile, with theft from the person surging by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 80% (from 5 to 9). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened social activity during the festive season. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 45.5% (from 11 to 6), possibly linked to reduced travel during holidays. Shoplifting also dropped by 25.9% (from 27 to 20), which could align with seasonal retail strategies or fewer footfalls in commercial areas. Violent crimes remained 42% below the UK average (1.5 vs 2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that despite the rise in certain categories, the area’s overall safety profile holds. For residents, the sharp drop in vehicle crime may offer reassurance, particularly for those concerned about parking security during the holidays.

Broadland's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 8.9% compared to November, moving from 3.0 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents over the festive period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local activity. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 304 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 138,157. While this monthly exposure remains well below the UK average, the 8.9% rise indicates a need for continued monitoring. The population context further underscores that Broadland's crime profile is distinct from more densely populated or urban areas, where higher rates are typically observed. This comparative perspective reinforces the area’s position as a generally safe locality, even as seasonal factors may temporarily influence reporting patterns.