Cringleford Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cringleford's overall crime rate for January 2024 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked a significant contrast to national trends, reflecting a safer environment compared to the broader UK context. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 58.3% of all reported crimes (14 incidents), followed by burglary and anti-social behaviour, each contributing 8.3% (2 incidents). These figures suggest a landscape where interpersonal crime dominates over property-related offences, a pattern consistent with smaller, close-knit communities where social interactions are more frequent. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these trends; January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours may have contributed to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences highlights the need for continued attention to community safety initiatives, particularly in public spaces where such incidents are more likely to occur. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the data illustrates a nuanced picture where certain crime types remain represented, warranting further exploration into local social dynamics and environmental factors that may influence these patterns.

January 2024 saw a stark increase in violence and sexual offences, rising by 133.3% compared to the previous month (6 to 14 incidents). This surge, while significant, still remained 19% below the UK average for the same category (2.6 per 1,000). Conversely, other theft fell sharply by 71.4% (7 to 2 incidents), marking one of the most notable decreases in the dataset. The shift in crime mix was also evident: violent crimes now accounted for 58.3% of all incidents, compared to property crimes (24.4%), a reversal of the previous month's balance. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both doubled from December 2023 levels, with the former remaining 70% below the UK average (1.0 per 1,000) and the latter 17% below (0.4 per 1,000). These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions, with the post-holiday lull potentially reducing opportunities for property crime while leaving interpersonal conflicts more pronounced. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 71.4% drop in other theft, which may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for opportunistic crimes during the quieter January period.

Cringleford's January 2024 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 41.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest in absolute terms, underscores the volatility of crime trends even within a generally low-risk area. On a daily basis, the built-up area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in January, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the unique characteristics of a small, rural community with limited population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Cringleford's population. This statistic, however, should be contextualised within the area's demographic profile: with a population of 6,648, the local crime picture is shaped by a combination of low population density, limited commercial activity, and a strong sense of community cohesion. The comparison to the previous month highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, as even small percentage changes can have meaningful impacts on local safety perceptions. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the 41.0% month-on-month increase suggests that temporary factors—such as seasonal transitions or local events—may have influenced crime dynamics during this period.