Broadland Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Broadland’s crime profile in February 2025, accounting for nearly half (47.3%) of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, sits 36% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents is 52.2% below the UK’s 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour (11.5% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (10.6%) followed as the next most frequent categories, both well below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may partly explain the lower property crime rates, though the dominance of violent offences suggests persistent challenges in community safety. This pattern aligns with broader urban centres where concentrated social issues often drive higher rates of interpersonal crime. The low incidence of shoplifting (84% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (100% below) further underscores the area’s relatively secure environment for retail and transport sectors, though the rise in possession of weapons and drugs highlights emerging concerns requiring targeted attention.

February 2025 saw a 16.8% increase in Broadland’s overall crime rate compared to January, rising from 2.7 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. Among the most notable shifts, burglary surged by 140% (10 to 24 incidents), marking a significant departure from the previous month’s trend. This spike may reflect seasonal factors, such as colder weather encouraging indoor crime or increased property visibility during shorter daylight hours. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1), likely tied to reduced outdoor activity and fewer commuters during winter. Possession of weapons and drugs both rose sharply: weapons increased by 200% (2 to 6) and drugs by 150% (4 to 10), indicating potential changes in local dynamics or enforcement patterns. These movements contrast with the UK average for drugs (0.2 per 1,000), suggesting Broadland’s drug-related crime remains low despite recent growth. Residents may find the 84% gap between local shoplifting rates and the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the area’s strong retail security measures compared to national benchmarks.

Broadland’s crime rate in February 2025 (3.2 per 1,000) marked a 16.8% increase from January’s 2.7 per 1,000, though it remains firmly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 16 crimes per day, translating to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 313 residents. This figure, while showing a slight upward trend, is still significantly lower than the UK’s average monthly exposure of one crime per 152 residents. With a population of 138,157, Broadland’s crime profile suggests a generally low-risk environment, though the recent rise in violent offences and drug-related incidents warrants scrutiny. The 52.2% gap between Broadland’s rate and the UK’s 6.7 per 1,000 underscores the area’s success in maintaining safety, possibly due to effective policing or community engagement initiatives. However, the sharp increase in burglary and weapons possession raises questions about whether localized pressures—such as economic stressors or transient populations—are beginning to influence crime patterns. These trends, when viewed alongside the UK context, highlight both the strengths and potential vulnerabilities in Broadland’s broader crime prevention strategies.