Quorndon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Quorndon's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.9% below the UK average of 7.1. This relatively low rate reflects a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas within Charnwood, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The most frequent crime type was criminal damage and arson, accounting for 30% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime and public order offences (20% each). This distribution aligns with the area’s character as a low-density urban environment, where property-related crimes may be more visible due to the presence of older housing stock and limited public transport infrastructure. Seasonal factors likely played a role in the overall crime profile: February, as a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, saw fewer incidents of violence and sexual offences, which typically peak during warmer months or weekends. However, the persistence of property crimes suggests ongoing vulnerabilities, such as targeted vandalism or vehicle-related theft in residential zones. The area’s low crime rate compared to the UK average may also be influenced by local policing strategies or demographic factors, though these remain speculative without further data. Overall, the February figures illustrate a stable, low-crime environment that contrasts with broader national trends, particularly in property crime categories.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with six incidents reported compared to zero in January. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and other theft, highlights a sharp shift in the crime mix toward property and public safety issues. In contrast, violent crimes fell by 78.6%, from 14 to 3, marking one of the most significant month-on-month declines in the dataset. This reduction may reflect seasonal factors, as February’s cold weather and pre-spring lull likely reduced opportunities for outdoor violent incidents. Criminal damage and arson in Quorndon (1.1 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 104%, suggesting localized pressures such as targeted vandalism or arson linked to the area’s built-up character. Conversely, violent and sexual offences (0.6 per 1,000) were 76% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in other theft (from zero to one incident) particularly noteworthy, as it signals a new risk category emerging in the local crime profile.

Quorndon’s crime rate in February 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) marked a 12.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3, reflecting a gradual decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 271 residents. This low frequency underscores the area’s relatively safe environment compared to the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly higher. With a population of 5,412, Quorndon’s crime statistics suggest that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to criminal incidents, though the recent spikes in property-related crimes may warrant closer attention. The 12.9% month-on-month reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as February’s cold weather and limited social activity likely curtailed opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the persistence of above-average rates in criminal damage and arson indicates that specific vulnerabilities—such as older infrastructure or limited community oversight—remain unaddressed. These comparisons highlight both the strengths and challenges of maintaining low crime rates in a small, built-up area within a larger regional context.