Broadland Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broadland’s crime rate for January 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 62% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, which is consistent with its character as a mixed urban-rural district with limited high-density population centres. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.5%) and criminal damage and arson (11.9%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics, as January’s post-holiday period typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower rates of outdoor crimes such as vehicle theft or public order incidents. However, the area’s relatively stable crime environment appears to be influenced by its geographical and demographic features: limited nightlife areas may suppress violent crime, while community engagement initiatives—though not explicitly documented—could play a role in curbing anti-social behaviour. The data also reveals a marked gap between Broadland’s rates and UK averages for nearly all categories, with violent crime in the area being 52% below the national benchmark and shoplifting incidents 84% below the UK average. This suggests that Broadland’s social fabric and policing strategies may be particularly effective in mitigating certain types of crime, though the reasons remain speculative without further analysis.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 400% surge in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 1 to 5. This dramatic increase, though still low in absolute terms (0.0 per 1,000 residents), may reflect unseasonably warm weather encouraging cycling activity or gaps in local security measures for parked bikes. Concurrently, robbery incidents jumped by 150%, from 2 to 5, and theft from the person doubled from 0 to 1—a concerning spike that could indicate heightened opportunism during colder months when outdoor visibility is reduced. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 47.4% (from 19 to 10), linked to January’s shorter days and lower retail footfall, which may limit opportunities for theft in car parks and near commercial areas. Other crime also decreased by 45.5%, from 22 to 12, a decline that may reflect seasonal lulls in minor offences such as vandalism or petty theft. Broadland’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 52% below the UK average, a gap that suggests the area’s social cohesion or community policing efforts may be particularly effective in preventing serious offences. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft highlights the need for targeted interventions, such as increased bike parking infrastructure or public awareness campaigns about securing valuables.

Broadland’s January 2025 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.0, reflecting a continued downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 12 reported crimes per day—roughly equivalent to one incident for every 11,500 residents. When viewed over the entire month, the data reveals that one crime was reported for every 365 residents, a figure that, while illustrative of the area’s relatively low crime environment, should be contextualised within Broadland’s population of 138,157. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for daily crime rates. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s unique characteristics: for instance, the 84% gap between Broadland’s shoplifting rate (0.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) may be attributed to the area’s limited retail density compared to larger urban centres. Similarly, the 100% deficit in drug-related crimes (0.0 vs 0.3 per 1,000) could indicate fewer drug markets or more effective local enforcement. While these figures suggest a generally safe environment, the spike in bicycle theft underscores the importance of addressing specific vulnerabilities in the area’s crime profile.