Crime in Brundall: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Brundall in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brundall
- Questions about crime in Brundall
- About this data
240 crimes were recorded in Brundall in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brundall has the 1,241st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brundall | Broadland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 240 | 5,450 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.3 | 39.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,422 | 138,157 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brundall was highest in the year to July 2021 (268 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (204). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 240 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 265 | 48.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 225 | 41.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 204 | 37.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 234 | 43.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 268 | 49.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 224 | 41.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 204 | 37.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 235 | 43.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brundall 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 falls were in public order (-29%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 18.3 | 0.53 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 6.5 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.1 | 0.60 | +83% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -29% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +300% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -45% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -38% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.57 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brundall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brundall recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brundall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brundall recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brundall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brundall recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brundall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brundall recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brundall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brundall recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brundall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brundall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brundall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brundall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brundall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brundall recorded 6 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 45% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brundall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brundall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brundall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brundall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brundall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brundall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brundall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brundall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brundall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brundall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brundall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brundall.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brundall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poringland | 254 | 36.2 | -18% |
| Norwich | 21,032 | 103.4 | +134% |
| Cringleford | 362 | 60.8 | +37% |
| Horsford | 208 | 33.4 | -25% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 406 | 25.9 | -41% |
| Hethersett | 426 | 53.0 | +20% |
| Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | 670 | 55.0 | +24% |
| Bungay | 285 | 55.0 | +24% |
1 areas within Brundall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brundall had the highest rate (48.2 per 1,000) and Brundall the lowest (48.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brundall | Neighbourhood | 6,574 | 317 | 48.2 |
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 Brundall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maple Way | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Maurecourt Drive | 15 |
| On or near Boundary Lane | 10 |
| On or near Broadlands Service Station | 9 |
| On or near Meadow View | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Berryfields | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brundall 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 7.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 11 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Brundall has an estimated population of 5,422. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brundall sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brundall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Brundall a safe place to live?
Brundall recorded 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by shoplifting (35).
Is crime in Brundall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brundall was down 9% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 265 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brundall?
Brundall is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Brundall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.