Broadland Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Broadland’s crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 43.2% of all reported crimes. This category alone records 160 incidents, a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, 48% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. The local authority district’s overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is 57.8% below the national average of 6.4, highlighting a significant divergence from broader UK trends. While property crimes make up 33.5% of the total (124 incidents), violent crimes remain the most prevalent category, suggesting a focus on interpersonal conflict or domestic issues. Seasonal context may play a role, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could contribute to indoor disputes or targeted violence. Anti-social behaviour (10.8%) and criminal damage (10.5%) follow closely, both at rates well below UK averages. The data suggests a community where violent incidents are concentrated compared to other areas. This could reflect local demographics, such as a higher proportion of younger residents or specific socio-economic factors. However, the absence of significant property crime spikes indicates that broader security measures or community engagement may be effective in mitigating theft-related offences.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across Broadland. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, but specific subcategories showed marked changes. Possession of weapons surged by 300% (1 to 4 incidents), a jump that may reflect increased police activity or reporting rather than a sudden rise in criminal activity. Robbery doubled (1 to 3 incidents), though this remains a rare occurrence at 0.0 per 1,000 residents. Conversely, burglary fell by 60% (20 to 8 incidents), aligning with a broader UK trend of declining residential break-ins. Drug-related offences also decreased by 40% (10 to 6), potentially linked to seasonal factors or targeted law enforcement efforts. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 28.6% (56 to 40), a reduction that could indicate successful community interventions or temporary changes in public behaviour during the winter months. Broadland’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, suggesting a community that may benefit from specific support systems or lower levels of social strain compared to other areas. These figures underscore the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories show resilience while others fluctuate sharply.

Broadland’s February 2026 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight but sustained decline in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of criminal activity in local neighbourhoods. When scaled to the population of 138,157 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 373 residents—a statistic that, while modest, highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population base. This rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where residents face a much higher risk of crime. The local context suggests that Broadland’s low crime rate may be influenced by its character as a mixed urban-rural district with a strong emphasis on community policing or social cohesion. However, the absence of a corresponding drop in violent crimes—despite the overall decline—raises questions about the underlying factors driving these statistics. The comparison to the previous month also reveals that while the overall trend is downward, specific categories like burglary and drug offences have seen significant reductions, potentially pointing to targeted interventions or seasonal patterns that warrant further analysis.