Great Glen Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a period of notable improvement in Great Glen’s overall crime profile, with the area’s crime rate remaining 46.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 residents. At 4.0 per 1,000, the local rate reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average criminal activity, particularly in violent crimes, which accounted for 22.7% of all reported incidents. Property crimes dominated the landscape, making up 54.5% of the total, with burglary and criminal damage and arson emerging as key concerns. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—likely influenced these patterns, as retail-focused crimes and property-related incidents often see fluctuations during this time. While the area’s overall safety remains strong, the sharp increase in burglary and criminal damage suggests that specific vulnerabilities, such as targeted property crimes or unsecured premises, may require closer attention. The relatively low rate of violent crime, 65% below the UK average, may be attributed to the built-up nature of Great Glen and its lower population density, which could contribute to fewer opportunities for such offences. However, the significant rise in criminal damage and arson, which is 86% above the UK average, highlights a need for further investigation into local factors that may be driving these incidents, such as increased vandalism during festive periods or unaddressed community tensions. These findings illustrate the combination of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics in shaping crime trends, emphasizing the importance of tailored strategies to address emerging risks while maintaining the area’s overall safety record.

November 2023 saw a 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to four incidents. This surge, combined with a 200% rise in criminal damage and arson (from two to six cases), underscores a shift in crime patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 28.6%, decreasing from seven to five incidents—a decline that may partly reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced public gatherings during darker evenings. The area’s burglary rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents is 106% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a disparity that could be linked to the built-up nature of Great Glen and potential vulnerabilities in property security. Conversely, violence and sexual offences in the area are 65% below the UK average, a statistic that may align with the area’s relatively low population density and community-focused policing. These contrasting trends highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories while maintaining efforts to sustain the overall reduction in violent crime.

Great Glen's crime rate in November 2023 rose by 46.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported each day in November, a figure that reflects the low overall rate despite the month-on-month rise. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 5,496, the monthly rate underscores that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by criminal activity. This contrast between the local and UK averages suggests that specific factors—such as community initiatives or area-specific policing strategies—may be contributing to the sustained gap in crime rates. However, the sharp increases in certain categories, like burglary and criminal damage, indicate that targeted efforts could further reduce these specific risks.