Crime Rate in Brundall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brundall

The total recorded crimes in Brundall, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brundall crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brundall, encompassing approximately 3,027 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Brundall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Maple Way with total crimes: 3
  • Cantley with total crimes: 2
  • Church Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Brundall?

To understand the safety of Brundall, we need to analyze Brundall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Brundall reported a higher crime volume than the Broadland average, with 356 crimes compared to 226. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brundall witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Brundall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broadland average, with 275 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brundall witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Brundall has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brundall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brundall has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 5.95 ranking 9th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Brundall crimes were 356. The crime rate of Brundall in 2024 was 117.59 (year) or 9.80 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brundall were around 275 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.84 (year) or 7.57 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brundall)CrimesRank (Brundall)CrimesRank (Brundall)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston West26 7265 9301 6
Sprowston Central18 10283 8279 7
Wroxham17 11311 7271 9
Acle21 8163 15123 22
Horsford and Felthorpe15 12249 10261 10
Blofield with South Walsham10 18218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths10 19161 16189 13
Taverham North12 14197 13148 16
Great Witchingham13 1392 2385 26
Plumstead7 21119 21152 14
Buxton11 15169 14149 15
Eynesford10 16144 18133 19
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South10 20150 17136 18
Marshes10 17100 22121 23
Reepham4 26132 19123 21
Drayton North4 2782 26128 20
Burlingham6 23121 2087 25
Coltishall6 2485 2592 24
Drayton South5 2571 2776 27

Brundall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 202511
January 202515
December 202417
November 202416
October 202418
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Brundall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brundall postcode area is presented below.

1. Maple Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
2. Cantley (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Buckenham Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Low Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Mill Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. St Peter'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Levine Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Berryfields (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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