Quorndon Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Quorndon's built-up area within Charnwood recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 in May 2024, placing it 22.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores a broader pattern of relatively low overall crime. Violence and sexual offences constituted 48.6% of all crimes, with 17 incidents reported—a rate of 3.1 per 1,000, 9% above the UK average. This spike may be linked to May's seasonal context, including extended evenings and bank holidays, which could encourage outdoor drinking and socialising in the area's public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 52% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), suggesting effective community engagement or localized deterrents. The crime mix also highlights vulnerabilities: burglary rates were 94% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), influenced by Quorndon's residential density or property distribution. Bicycle theft (150% above UK levels) and possession of weapons (150% above) further illustrate disparities in crime patterns, tied to student populations or infrastructure gaps. These findings suggest a combination of environmental, social, and seasonal factors shaping Quorndon's crime profile, with opportunities for targeted interventions in high-risk categories.

May 2024 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This spike, while still low in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 142.9%, jumping from 7 to 17 cases—a figure that outpaces the UK average by 9%. These dual increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and bank holidays, which could amplify outdoor social interactions and associated risks. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), aligning with the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) and suggesting potential deterrents from local policing efforts or retail security measures. The data also reveals stark disparities: while anti-social behaviour remains 52% below the UK average, other categories like bicycle theft (150% above UK levels) highlight localized vulnerabilities tied to infrastructure or demographics.

Quorndon's crime rate in May 2024 (6.5 per 1,000) represents a 59.0% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This upward trend suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day in May, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with Quorndon's built-up character. When scaled to the population of 5,412 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 155 residents—a figure that contextualizes the impact on individual households. While the increase is notable, the area's crime profile still diverges from national averages in key categories, such as burglary (94% above UK levels) and anti-social behaviour (52% below UK levels). This contrast highlights Quorndon's unique socio-environmental factors, which may include localized pressures on community policing or seasonal shifts in social activity.