Locking Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Locking, a built-up area within North Somerset, maintained a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.4% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend consistent with its small population and rural-urban hybrid character. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of all reported incidents, a figure that, while higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), remains modest in absolute terms. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—may have influenced this pattern, as the latter two factors often correlate with increased violent incidents in similar areas. Public order and anti-social behaviour, however, saw significant declines, with public order crimes down 60.0% compared to October and anti-social behaviour down 50.0%. These decreases may be partially attributed to the temporary nature of certain events or the effectiveness of local policing during the month. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the concentration of violent crime in Locking suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly during periods of heightened community activity or seasonal stressors. The area’s crime profile thus reflects a delicate balance between its rural tranquillity and the occasional spikes in violent crime linked to external factors.

November 2024 saw a 16.7% rise in violence and sexual offences, with 14 incidents reported—up from 12 in October. This increase, while notable, remains 1% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, public order crimes fell by 60.0%, from five to two incidents, aligning with a UK average that is 22% lower than the national figure. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50.0%, from four to two cases, a decline that mirrors the UK average’s 64% deficit. A striking anomaly was the 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, which rose from zero to one, a category that is 18% above the UK average. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns in Locking, with seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday likely contributing to the spike in violence and the reduction in public order offences. Residents may find the 16.7% rise in violent crime particularly relevant, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance during the darker evenings of November.

Locking’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1. This decline positions the area as safer than it was in October, though seasonal factors may influence this trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,299. Over the course of November, this translated to one reported crime for every 252 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Locking compared to the UK average. When considering the local context, this monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how crime interacts with daily life in the built-up area. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even a single incident can have a noticeable impact on a close-knit community, reinforcing the importance of local awareness and community policing efforts.