Cringleford Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cringleford's February 2024 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents stands at 78.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for this built-up area within South Norfolk. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (30% of total crimes), which remains 80% below the UK average. This category's 78.6% month-on-month decline—from 14 to 3 incidents—suggests a possible seasonal lull in violent crime, consistent with February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring quiet period. Burglary and public order offences each accounted for 20% of crimes, with burglary aligning exactly with the UK average. The area's crime picture is further shaped by its rural-adjacent character, where low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to the subdued levels of violent crime. However, the 233% above UK average for bicycle theft raises questions about local factors, such as the presence of cycling infrastructure or transient populations. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the 100% increases in drugs and shoplifting highlight the need for vigilance in specific areas, potentially linked to temporary changes in retail footfall or community dynamics. This data illustrates the combination of seasonal trends, local geography, and the unique demographic profile of Cringleford, which appears to be a small, stable community with minimal exposure to high-crime pressures.

February 2024 saw three crime categories experience 100% increases from the previous month: bicycle theft, drugs, and shoplifting. This spike in non-violent offences contrasts sharply with a 78.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 14 to 3 incidents. The shift in crime mix reveals a move towards property-related and minor offences, with bicycle theft now contributing 10% of total crimes—despite being 233% above the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences remain significantly below the UK average (80% lower), suggesting a persistent trend of low violent crime in the area. Residents should be particularly aware of the 100% rise in shoplifting, which may indicate seasonal fluctuations linked to pre-spring retail activity or changes in local shopping patterns.

Cringleford's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 1.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 58.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline places the area far below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that has widened significantly over the past year. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in February, highlighting the low frequency of incidents despite the small population of 6,648. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 665 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. While the overall rate remains low, the population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's small size inherently limits the number of incidents, even when crime rates are comparable to larger regions. This underscores the importance of interpreting crime data with caution, as absolute numbers can be misleading in sparsely populated built-up areas like Cringleford.