Quorndon Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Quorndon's overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in December 2023 places it 9.7% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This built-up area within Charnwood, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, saw violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) account for 28.6% of total crimes, followed by public order (5) and vehicle crime (5), each contributing 14.3%. The seasonal context of December—marked by extended dark evenings, holiday shopping activity, and empty homes during the festive period—likely contributes to the distribution of offences. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), remain the most prevalent category, possibly reflecting the area's proximity to transport hubs and local amenities that attract transient populations. Public order offences, however, starkly contrast with the UK average, being 88% higher (0.9 per 1,000 vs 0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic or event venues. Vehicle crime also exceeded the UK average by 100%, potentially linked to the area's road infrastructure and parking patterns. These figures illustrate a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, with the holiday period likely amplifying certain crime types while others remain stable.

December 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to previous months. Public order offences surged by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents), likely influenced by the festive season's increased social gatherings and events. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 200%, possibly tied to the holiday period's impact on community dynamics. Vehicle crime increased by 150%, which may be attributed to the area's road network and the influx of temporary vehicles during the festive shopping period. Conversely, burglary decreased by 25% (from 4 to 3 incidents), a trend that may reflect heightened security measures or reduced opportunities due to homes being unoccupied during the holidays. Quorndon's public order offences are 88% above the UK average, a stark divergence that could indicate localised pressures in areas with high pedestrian activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting remains significantly below the UK average (59% lower), reflecting effective retail security or a lower incidence of opportunistic theft in the area. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns during December, with certain categories expanding dramatically while others contract, underscoring the need for adaptive policing strategies.

Quorndon's crime rate in December 2023 (6.5 per 1,000) represents a 46% increase compared to November 2023's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, illustrating a marked upward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in December, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents during the festive period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 5,412, suggests a relatively low baseline of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. However, this figure must be interpreted alongside the disproportionate rise in public order and vehicle crime, which have significantly outpaced the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Quorndon remains safer than the national average overall, the sharp increases in certain offence categories could signal emerging challenges that require targeted attention. This contrast between the area's overall safety and specific category anomalies highlights the importance of granular analysis in understanding local crime dynamics.