Crime in Broadland: statistics, rates and trends

5,450 crimes were recorded in Broadland in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,502 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Broadland has the 307th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Broadland was highest in the year to July 2020 (6,676 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (5,450). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broadland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+22%) and possession of weapons (+18%). The largest falls were in robbery (-29%) and other crime (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Broadland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broadland recorded 2,502 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Broadland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broadland recorded 743 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Broadland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broadland recorded 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Broadland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broadland recorded 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Broadland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broadland recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Broadland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broadland recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Broadland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broadland recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Broadland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broadland recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Broadland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broadland recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Broadland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broadland recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Broadland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broadland recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Broadland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broadland recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Broadland

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broadland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Broadland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broadland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Broadland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broadland.

50 areas within Broadland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rackheath had the highest rate (74.9 per 1,000) and Blofield Heath the lowest (17.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Broadland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broadland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Broadland has an estimated population of 138,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broadland sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Broadland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.