Cringleford Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Cringleford's crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 42.9% of total reported incidents. This category, with 9 cases recorded, remained 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, suggesting a persistent trend of lower violent crime in the area. The overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents placed Cringleford 60% below the UK average of 8.0, a figure that reflects the area's relatively safe environment. Seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and the Halloween holiday, may have influenced the crime pattern, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.6 per 1,000 (19.1% of total), remained 5% below the UK average, indicating a stable trend in property-related offences. Public order incidents, at 0.3 per 1,000, were 49% below the UK rate, highlighting the area's low levels of disorder. These figures align with the characteristics of a small built-up area within South Norfolk, where community cohesion and lower population density likely contribute to the subdued crime environment.

October 2023 saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, with reports rising from one to four incidents. This surge, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average rate of 0.6 per 1,000 for the category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, marking a sharp decline that may reflect seasonal changes or local interventions. Theft from the person and other crime each saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to one incident—a shift that could indicate heightened awareness or transient factors. The violence and sexual offences category, at 9 incidents (42.9% of total), remains 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. These trends highlight a mixed picture where property crime and public order issues fluctuate, while violent crime remains low compared to national benchmarks.

Cringleford's crime rate remained stable in October 2023, matching the previous month's rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern typical of smaller built-up areas. When scaled to the population of 6,648, this translates to one crime occurring for every 317 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in daily life. Compared to the UK average, Cringleford's residents face significantly lower exposure to crime, with the local rate 60% below the national benchmark. This contrast underscores the area's relatively safe environment, though local conditions—such as population density and economic factors—play a role in shaping these outcomes.