Great Glen Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area like Great Glen, with a population of 5,496, the total of 9 crimes reported in February 2025 translates to a crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents—76.1% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, though the distribution of crime types reveals specific patterns. Property crimes accounted for 5 of the 9 incidents, with shoplifting and criminal damage and arson forming the bulk of these. Violent crimes, though fewer in number (3), represented 33.3% of the total, a share that aligns with the area’s built-up character, where higher concentrations of population may contribute to a greater proportion of interpersonal incidents. Seasonal factors appear to play a role, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—typically sees reduced crime rates in built-up areas. However, the increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month may reflect unseasonal spikes, linked to local events or changes in policing focus. The area’s overall crime rate remains well below UK levels, suggesting that community engagement and infrastructure may be effective in mitigating crime, though the specific categories warrant closer examination to identify any emerging trends.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Great Glen. Violence and sexual offences increased by 50.0%, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, while criminal damage and arson surged by 100.0% (1 to 2). These increases contrast with a 33.3% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 3 to 2 incidents. The area’s rate for violence and sexual offences (0.6 per 1,000) was 74% below the UK average, suggesting a strong local focus on preventing such crimes. Meanwhile, 'other crime' rose by 100.0% to 1 incident, a category that, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 25% above the UK average. This anomaly highlights the need for targeted investigations into the nature of these incidents, as they deviate from the broader trend of low crime rates. Residents may find the 33.3% share of violent crimes particularly relevant, as it indicates a small but notable portion of the monthly total.

In February 2025, Great Glen recorded a crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during winter, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may partly explain the drop in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 0 crimes reported over 28 days, highlighting the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in this population of 5,496. When viewed through a monthly lens, the data suggests that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 611 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This low exposure rate, combined with the area’s built-up character, underscores the effectiveness of community-focused policing strategies in maintaining public safety, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct correlations.