Quorndon Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Quorndon’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement follows a broader trend in the built-up areas of Charnwood, where seasonal factors like darker evenings and the transition from summer to autumn may have influenced reporting patterns. The most significant shift in the crime profile was the unexpected 100% increase in possession of weapons, a category that had not been reported in the previous month. This spike, while isolated, highlights the need for vigilance in areas where such incidents are rare. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 30.8% of all reported crimes, though they were 44% below the UK average. This contrast with the 186% above average rate for possession of weapons underscores the variability in local crime patterns. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 66.7%—from nine to three incidents—suggests a possible reduction in public order issues, potentially linked to the shorter days of October and the absence of major events that might otherwise draw crowds. Meanwhile, property crimes, which accounted for half of all incidents, included a notable decrease in burglary (from five to two), though this may be influenced by the time of year, as colder weather often reduces outdoor activities that could lead to such offences. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, may have played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact interplay between these factors and local crime remains to be fully understood. Overall, Quorndon’s crime picture in October reflects a mix of stability and unexpected shifts, with the area continuing to maintain a crime rate well below the national average.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in both other theft and possession of weapons, marking two of the most unexpected shifts in the month’s crime profile. Other theft, which rose from one incident to two, and possession of weapons, which moved from zero to one, reflect changes that may signal emerging patterns or isolated incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7%, from nine to three, a drop that could be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings or local initiatives targeting public order. The overall crime mix remained skewed towards property-related offences, with property crimes accounting for 50% of the total (13 out of 26), though violent crimes (8) were the most common single category. Violence and sexual offences in Quorndon were 44% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 186% above average rate for possession of weapons. For residents, the 1-in-208 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of how infrequent crime is in the area compared to the UK average.

Quorndon’s crime rate in October 2024 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 38.1% decrease from the previous month’s 7.8 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that has widened since last month. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day in October, a figure that may feel low to residents but reflects the area’s overall safety profile. When scaled to the population of 5,412, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents. This monthly exposure rate is a useful benchmark for understanding the frequency of crime in relation to local population density. The drop in overall crime aligns with broader trends in the built-up areas of Charnwood, where seasonal factors like shorter evenings and reduced tourist activity may contribute to lower reported incidents. However, the persistence of specific categories—such as possession of weapons—suggests that certain risks remain, even as overall rates fall.