Long Stratton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton's May 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a significant 52.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.0, a gap that reflects the area's overall safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson at 17.4%. The data aligns with patterns observed in small, built-up areas where community policing and low population density may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. However, the seasonal context of May—characterized by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—could have influenced the types of crimes recorded. For instance, the relatively high proportion of violence and sexual offences may be linked to the extended hours of social activity, though this is tempered by the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to April. The area's crime profile also includes several categories that fall significantly below the UK average, such as anti-social behaviour (77% below) and vehicle crime (56% below), which may be attributable to the town's rural-adjacent character and limited nightlife. These patterns suggest that while Long Stratton faces localized challenges in areas like criminal damage, its overall crime environment remains markedly safer than the national average, a trend that could be reinforced by continued community engagement and targeted interventions.

May 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Long Stratton's crime profile, with two categories experiencing 100% increases: 'other crime' and 'other theft.' These jumps—from zero to one incident in both categories—contrast sharply with steep declines elsewhere. Anti-social behaviour fell by 80%, dropping from 10 to 2 incidents, while public order offences decreased by two-thirds, from 3 to 1. This shift may reflect seasonal changes, as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May could have driven some incidents, though the sharp reduction in anti-social behaviour suggests other factors, such as community initiatives or policing efforts, may have played a role. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 47.8% of all crimes, but they were 35% below the UK average, a figure that underscores Long Stratton's comparatively lower levels of violent crime. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson, though a smaller share of total crimes, exceeded the UK average by 13%, highlighting a niche area for local focus.

Long Stratton's crime rate in May 2023 fell by 41.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.5 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 52.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that has widened significantly since April. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 263 residents. This low frequency suggests a relatively safe environment compared to the UK as a whole, though local factors may influence the distribution of crime types. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the low overall rate, certain categories—such as criminal damage and arson—exceed the UK average, indicating localized pressures that require further analysis. For residents, the combination of a declining trend and a below-average overall rate reinforces the perception of Long Stratton as a low-crime area, though targeted attention to specific crime types may still be necessary.