Broadland Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

January 2025 saw Broadland maintain a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 62% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently lower levels of criminal activity, though seasonal factors may have influenced specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (42.5%), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.5%) and criminal damage and arson (11.9%). These figures, while significant locally, remain well below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 1.2 per 1,000 compared to a national rate of 2.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to lower overall crime levels, though the shift in bicycle theft and robbery suggests evolving patterns. The area’s crime profile appears shaped by its character as a largely rural or low-density urban district, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may naturally suppress certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft raises questions about localized vulnerabilities, such as unsecured storage or increased theft opportunities during colder months. While direct causation, the combination of environmental and demographic factors likely plays a role in shaping these trends.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 400% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, though still low compared to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, could be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours and post-holiday disruptions in cycling patterns. Robbery also saw a 150% increase, with five incidents reported, while theft from the person doubled from zero to one case. These upward trends contrast sharply with declines in vehicle crime (-47.4%) and other crime (-45.5%), which may reflect ongoing policing efforts or changes in criminal activity focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.5% of total crimes, but this rate (1.2 per 1,000) was 52% below the UK average. The significant underperformance of Broadland’s crime rates across multiple categories compared to national benchmarks suggests structural differences in local crime dynamics, influenced by the area’s demographic or geographic profile.

Broadland's crime rate in January 2025 dropped 8.4% from the previous month’s 3.0 per 1,000 to 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower reported crime. Daily crime activity averaged 12 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while localised, aligns with the area’s historically low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 365 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages. The population context reveals that Broadland’s 138,157 residents experience crime at a rate significantly below the UK average, with property crimes and violent offences both contributing to this disparity. The reduction in vehicle crime (-47.4%) and other crime (-45.5%) suggests sustained efforts in addressing these categories, though the sharp rise in bicycle theft (+400%) highlights a new area of concern requiring further analysis.