Norton Canes Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Norton Canes recorded a crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.7% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This rate, though modest, reflects a nuanced crime profile dominated by property-related offences, which accounted for 45% of all reported crimes compared to 38% for violent crimes. The most prevalent categories were violence and sexual offences (27 incidents, 38% of total), followed by shoplifting (9 incidents, 12.7%) and vehicle crime (8 incidents, 11.3%). These figures suggest a seasonal influence, as August—a peak holiday month—may have heightened opportunities for burglary and theft from vehicles, particularly in areas with transient populations or unoccupied homes. The higher-than-average rates for shoplifting and vehicle crime (55% and 122% above UK benchmarks, respectively) indicate specific vulnerabilities, possibly tied to the area's retail infrastructure or commuter traffic patterns. Meanwhile, violent crime, though slightly lower than the previous month, remains a concern, with its rate (3.2 per 1,000) 19% above the UK average for this category. This balance between property and violent crime may signal a combination of local economic factors, such as seasonal tourism, and demographic characteristics typical of a built-up area within a rural district. The data also reveals a marked contrast in crime types compared to the national average, with anti-social behaviour and burglary showing divergent trends that could be influenced by localized policing efforts or changes in community engagement during the summer months.

August 2024 witnessed a 66.7% increase in burglary and other theft, rising from 3 to 5 incidents each, while anti-social behaviour fell by 58.3% (from 12 to 5). This shift contrasts with the previous month's trends, suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity toward property crimes. Violent crime, though still the second-largest category at 38% of total crimes, decreased by 18.2% compared to July, a drop that may reflect the season's impact on public spaces or localized factors. Shoplifting in Norton Canes is 55% above the UK average (1.1 vs 0.7 per 1,000), a disparity that could be attributed to the area's retail presence or unsecured premises. Vehicle crime also spiked to 1.0 per 1,000, 122% above the UK average, linked to the area's commuter traffic or summer road usage patterns. These figures highlight a combination of local geography and seasonal dynamics, with property crime emerging as a more pressing concern than violent crime this month.

Norton Canes' crime rate in August 2024 (8.5 per 1,000) marks a 6.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable downward trend. This decline is most pronounced in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 58.3% (from 12 to 5), potentially linked to seasonal shifts or localized community efforts. Daily crime statistics show an average of 2 crimes per day in August, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 118 residents. While this suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the area's population, the 3.7% increase above the UK average highlights specific vulnerabilities, particularly in property crime categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Norton Canes, with 8,363 residents, experiences crime at a pace slightly higher than the national benchmark, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in areas such as vehicle crime and shoplifting, which are both significantly above UK averages. These figures, while not alarmingly high, indicate that local conditions—such as the area's built-up nature and seasonal tourism—may play a role in shaping crime patterns.