Quorndon Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Quorndon, 6.3 crimes were recorded in August 2024 — a rate 23.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 159 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (23.5% of total), criminal damage and arson (23.5%), and burglary (17.7%), with property crimes accounting for 52.9% of all reported incidents. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns, as August — a peak holiday month — may have contributed to increased property crime risks, including burglary, through the temporary absence of residents. The area’s built-up character within Charnwood, a region with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely explains the prominence of anti-social behaviour and vandalism, which often correlate with higher population density and public spaces. Violent crimes, at 14.7% of the total, were lower than the UK average for this category, suggesting that Quorndon’s environment may present fewer opportunities for such offences compared to more densely populated urban centres. While the overall rate remains relatively low, the sharp rise in specific categories such as criminal damage and arson raises questions about local triggers, though these could be linked to seasonal transitions or temporary increases in property neglect during holidays. The data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both geographic and temporal factors, offering insights into how residents might perceive and manage risk in their daily lives.

August 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+300%), burglary (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+100%) compared to July. These spikes, particularly in vandalism and arson — which were 142% and 244% above UK averages respectively — suggest localized pressures that may not align with broader national trends. Violent crimes, however, fell by 50%, with the rate of violence and sexual offences dropping to 0.9 per 1,000 (67% below the UK average), potentially reflecting reduced public gatherings or heightened community awareness. The most striking divergence from the UK average lies in criminal damage and arson, where Quorndon’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000 dwarfs the national figure of 0.6 per 1,000. This could be partly explained by the area’s built-up nature, which may create more opportunities for such crimes. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour — now accounting for 23.5% of all crimes — may be a more immediate concern than the lower violent crime rate. The data also shows a 33.3% drop in shoplifting, which fell below the UK average by 44%, indicating improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during August.

Quorndon’s August 2024 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 marked a 9.6% increase from July’s 5.7 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day in August — a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for sudden spikes in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. This suggests that, despite the increases in certain crime types, Quorndon’s overall environment continues to present a relatively low risk profile for residents. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for understanding daily life: for instance, the 34 total crimes reported in August equate to a 0.6% chance of any individual resident experiencing a crime, a statistic that may help contextualise concerns about local safety. While the rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary may seem alarming, the broader trend of Quorndon’s crime rate remaining below the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives, even if their impact is not yet fully reflected in the data.