Broadland Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in September 2025 was the 300% surge in vehicle crime, which rose from three to twelve incidents—a dramatic shift in a category that had already been 75% below the UK average. This unexpected spike, occurring amid the back-to-school season and university freshers’ week, may reflect increased traffic or unsecured vehicles in residential areas. Broadland’s overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents remains 55.4% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s generally safer profile despite the recent vehicle crime increase. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 48.6% of all reported incidents, though this category is still 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also remained significantly lower than national averages, with the former 66% below and the latter 43% below. These patterns suggest that while Broadland faces localized challenges, such as the vehicle crime rise, its overall crime profile remains distinct from the UK average. Seasonal factors may play a role: as nights draw in and students return, the combination of increased foot traffic and changing social dynamics could influence crime trends. However, the stability in the overall crime rate indicates that broader systemic factors, such as community policing or local infrastructure, may be contributing to the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity compared to other parts of the country.

Vehicle crime surged by 300% in September, jumping from three to twelve incidents—a stark contrast to the category’s already low rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75% below the UK average. This spike may partly explain the area’s shift in crime mix, with property-related offences accounting for just 29% of total incidents compared to 61% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both declined, with the latter dropping 26.3% to 14 cases. Violence and sexual offences—making up nearly half of all reported crimes—remained 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The absence of significant increases in theft from the person or robbery suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors may be deterring such crimes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the sharp rise in vehicle-related incidents, which could indicate changes in parking patterns or unsecured vehicles during the back-to-school period.

Broadland's crime rate remained stable at 3.3 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, matching the rate recorded in August. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though localized patterns may still be emerging. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 15 crimes per day—equivalent to one reported incident for every 302 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Broadland's generally safer profile compared to other regions. When scaled to the local population of 138,157, the figures illustrate a community where crime remains relatively rare, though specific categories like vehicle crime show marked fluctuations. These daily and monthly metrics provide a tangible context for residents, highlighting that while crime exists, it is not a frequent occurrence in the district.