Broadland Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Broadland's overall crime rate remain significantly lower than the UK average, despite a modest 8.8% month-on-month increase. With a rate of 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area continues to outperform national benchmarks by over 50%, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (48% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and criminal damage and arson (11%). This pattern aligns with the area's character as a largely rural district with limited high-density urban zones, where property crimes are less common than in major cities. Seasonal factors may have influenced some trends: the transition to darker evenings in October, coupled with Halloween activities, could have contributed to a slight uptick in criminal damage and arson. The data also suggests a possible seasonal dip in vehicle crime, linked to reduced traffic during the early autumn period. However, the most striking contrast to UK averages lies in categories like theft from the person, which were 100% below the national rate, reflecting either lower foot traffic in the area or robust local prevention measures. While the overall crime rate has risen slightly from September, the area's continued underperformance relative to the UK average highlights the need for sustained focus on maintaining current safety levels.

The most significant month-on-month change was an 114.3% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 7 to 15 incidents. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, may reflect underreporting or evolving crime types not captured by traditional classifications. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 37.5% (40 to 55), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween-related vandalism or increased property neglect during the off-peak tourist season. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 41.7% (12 to 7), a drop consistent with reduced commuter traffic in the early autumn months. The area's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) remains 36% below the UK average, despite being the most common category locally. Anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) is 60% below the national rate, a figure that may be attributed to the area's rural character, where such incidents are less concentrated in urban hotspots. Residents should note that theft from the person, at 0.0 per 1,000, was entirely absent in October, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting either effective local deterrents or lower foot traffic in key areas.

Broadland's crime rate in October 2025 (3.6 per 1,000) represents an 8.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000.2% below the UK average. This upward trend, while modest, is tempered by the area's consistently low crime profile compared to national standards. On a daily basis, 16 crimes were reported in Broadland, translating to roughly one crime for every 277 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while relatively low, highlights the importance of localized policing efforts in maintaining safety. With a population of 138,157, the area's crime statistics reflect a balance between rural tranquility and the challenges of managing a mid-sized local authority. The 8.8% increase from September may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the clocks going back, which extend evening hours and potentially increase opportunities for crime. However, the absence of theft from the person and the significant underperformance in categories like vehicle crime suggest that Broadland's unique demographic and geographic profile—likely a mix of suburban and rural areas—plays a key role in shaping its crime picture. These figures provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding local safety relative to both the UK as a whole and the previous month.