Crime in Brundall: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in Brundall in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brundall at a glance
- Crime trends in Brundall
- Types of crime in Brundall
- Brundall compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brundall
- Streets with the most crime in Brundall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brundall
- Demographics of Brundall
- Questions about crime in Brundall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), shoplifting (36) and anti-social behaviour (27) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,229th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Brundall | Broadland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 5,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,422 | 138,157 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brundall peaked in the year to August 2021 (256 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (205). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 44.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 253 | 46.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 228 | 42.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 205 | 37.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 241 | 44.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 256 | 47.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 227 | 41.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 218 | 40.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 223 | 41.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 18.3 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Brundall; the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brundall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | -16% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +131% |
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +32% |
| Horsford | 202 | 32.4 | -27% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -41% |
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | +24% |
| Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | 683 | 56.1 | +26% |
| Bungay | 280 | 54.0 | +21% |
Brundall is the one area listed within Brundall, with 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brundall | Neighbourhood | 6,574 | 317 | 48.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Brundall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Maple Way” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maple Way | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Maurecourt Drive | 11 |
| On or near Boundary Lane | 10 |
| On or near Broadlands Service Station | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Berryfields | 7 |
| On or near Meadow View | 7 |
| On or near Greenacre Close | 6 |
Of the 215 crimes in Brundall with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 19.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 11 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Brundall has an estimated population of 5,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brundall average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brundall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brundall a safe place to live?
Brundall recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,229th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brundall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (36).
Is crime in Brundall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brundall was down 4% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 253 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brundall?
About 5,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brundall?
Brundall is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.