Long Stratton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton’s crime profile in August 2024 reveals a stark outlier: 'other crime' was 337% above the UK average, a figure that stands in sharp contrast to the area’s overall safety. With a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—65.9% below the UK’s 8.2 per 1,000—the built-up area within South Norfolk demonstrates a marked divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences (7 cases) accounted for 41.2% of all crimes, a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 that is 55% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its localised nature may be influenced by factors such as the area’s small population and limited nightlife. The absence of property crimes, combined with the sharp increase in 'other crime,' hints at unexplored dynamics. August, a peak holiday month, typically raises burglary risks due to empty homes, yet no such cases were recorded. This may reflect either successful local crime prevention strategies or the transient nature of the area’s population. The low crime rate overall, however, aligns with South Norfolk’s generally rural character, where sparse population density and community cohesion likely contribute to reduced criminal activity. These patterns, while promising, require continued monitoring to ensure they are sustained.

August 2024 saw a striking 300% increase in 'other crime' (4 cases), a category that is 337% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with sharp declines in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and public order offences (-33.3%). The dominance of violent crimes (7 cases, 41.2% of total) at 1.2 per 1,000—55% below the UK average—suggests a localized pattern that diverges from national trends. 'violence and sexual offences' accounted for over a third of all crimes, a figure that would be of concern to residents despite the overall low rate. The absence of property crimes (1 case) further distinguishes Long Stratton, where burglary risks are typically elevated during August’s peak holiday season. This anomaly may reflect either effective local policing or unique community dynamics that warrant further analysis.

Long Stratton's crime rate in August 2024 (2.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 22.8% decrease from the previous month’s 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced criminal activity in the built-up area, though the rate remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for roughly every 356 residents. This low frequency underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly when compared to the UK’s overall average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the significance of this statistic: in a community of 6,046 people, the chance of encountering a crime in August was minimal. However, the sharp increase in 'other crime'—a category 337% above the UK average—suggests a need for closer scrutiny of specific subcategories within this broad classification. This contrast between overall safety and localized anomalies highlights the complexity of interpreting crime statistics in small, rural communities where outliers can skew perceptions.