Quorndon Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a notable shift in Quorndon’s crime profile, with the most unexpected development being the 75% rise in criminal damage and arson. While the overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents remained 40% below the UK average of 8.0, this category’s surge contrasts sharply with broader trends of decline in other areas. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (30.8% of total incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (26.9%) and anti-social behaviour (11.5%). This mix of violent and property crimes reflects Quorndon’s status as a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where incidents like vandalism can occur despite generally low levels of crime. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have contributed to the rise in criminal damage. Meanwhile, the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, and Quorndon’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 44% below, suggesting a lower incidence of violent crime than expected for a built-up area. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) further reinforces the area’s safety record. However, the significant jump in criminal damage and arson raises questions about localized factors, such as increased vandalism during holidays or targeted acts of destruction. These trends indicate that while Quorndon remains a safe place to live, specific vulnerabilities may require attention.

The most striking shift in October 2023 was a 75% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 4 to 7 incidents. This jump, despite the overall decline in crime, highlights a potential vulnerability in the area’s infrastructure or community resilience. Burglary also surged by 200%, with the number of incidents rising from 1 to 3—a sharp contrast to the 60% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 5 to 2. This divergence in trends suggests a possible shift in criminal focus, with property crimes becoming more targeted. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 25%, and other theft dropped by 50%, indicating some success in addressing minor disturbances. The UK average for criminal damage and arson is 0.6 per 1,000, yet Quorndon’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 106% above this figure, raising questions about localized factors driving this category. Residents may find the 60% drop in shoplifting particularly reassuring, as it suggests effective deterrence measures in retail areas.

Quorndon's crime rate in October 2023 fell by 10.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.4 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 40% below the national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents—a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate far lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Quorndon. When compared to the population of 5,412, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The consistency in this low rate, despite seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween, highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in maintaining safety. However, the sharp increase in specific categories, such as criminal damage and arson, indicates areas where targeted measures might still be needed.