Cringleford Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2023, Cringleford—a built-up area within South Norfolk—recorded just 3 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 93.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, placing the area among the lowest-risk locations in the country. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and violence and sexual offences, each contributing 33.3% to the monthly total. These categories are all significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 83% below the national rate of 1.2 per 1,000. The low crime rate may be partly explained by Cringleford’s rural-adjacent character, which likely limits opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors in April, such as Easter and the onset of spring, typically correlate with increased outdoor activity and potential for anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s crime rate remained exceptionally low, suggesting that local community dynamics, such as strong social cohesion or limited transient populations, may play a role. The balance between property and violent crimes—each accounting for one incident—indicates that no single category dominates the local crime profile, a trend consistent with smaller, stable communities. While causation, the combination of geographic isolation and a small, homogeneous population may contribute to the area’s unusually low crime levels.

April 2023 saw a 75% decrease in anti-social behaviour, with incidents falling from 4 in March to 1 in April. This category, which accounted for 33.3% of total crimes, remains 83% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Similarly, violence and sexual offences dropped by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, despite the UK average for this category being 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s violent crime rate is 92% below the national average, a disparity that may reflect Cringleford’s limited nightlife and low population density. Property crimes (1 incident) and violent crimes (1 incident) each contributed 33.3% to the monthly total, indicating a balanced distribution between property and personal safety concerns. For residents, this suggests that while the overall crime rate is exceptionally low, the small number of incidents means that any single event is more likely to be reported as a significant outlier.

Cringleford’s crime rate in April 2023 fell to 0.5 per 1,000 residents, a 70% drop from the previous month’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast with national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded zero crimes over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in Cringleford. When scaled to the population of 6,648 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 2,216 residents—a statistic that, while technically accurate, may feel abstract to locals. To put this into a more relatable context, the likelihood of encountering a crime in Cringleford this month was approximately 0.045%, a figure that aligns with the area’s reputation as a low-crime, rural-adjacent community. The combination of geographic isolation and a tightly knit local population may contribute to this outcome, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such a link.