Long Stratton Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,046 residents, December 2024 saw 19 reported crimes in Long Stratton — a figure that translates to 3.1 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 56.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing the area in stark contrast to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 8 incidents (42.1% of the total), followed by other crime (3 incidents, 15.8%) and anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 10.5%). These patterns are consistent with the area's built-up character within South Norfolk, where lower population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to the relatively low overall crime rate. Seasonal factors in December, including Christmas shopping, extended evenings and holiday-related absences, likely influenced the crime profile. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000) is 49% below the UK average, suggesting a safer environment for residents compared to the national picture. Meanwhile, the rate of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) is 68% below the UK average, which may reflect the area's smaller scale and stronger community cohesion. The relatively low property crime rate (5 incidents, 26% of the total) further reinforces the idea that Long Stratton's crime profile is distinct from more urbanised or economically diverse regions. This combination of factors illustrates a community where crime remains at a level significantly lower than the UK average, though the small number of incidents means that local fluctuations can have proportionally larger impacts on statistics.

December 2024 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with other crime categories surging by 200% compared to November — rising from one incident to three. This jump, though small in absolute terms, suggests potential shifts in criminal activity, possibly linked to holiday-related disruptions or changes in local business operations. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 71.4%, aligning with the seasonal lull in public spaces during the festive period. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.1% of all incidents, a rate 49% below the UK average for this category. This disparity may reflect Long Stratton's character as a relatively stable built-up area with fewer high-traffic zones compared to urban centres. The rate of other thefts increased by 100%, from zero to one incident — a figure that, while statistically significant, requires contextualisation given the small overall volume of crime in this area.

December 2024 saw a 27.0% decrease in Long Stratton's overall crime rate compared to November, dropping from 4.3 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns in small built-up areas, where holidays and reduced public activity may dampen opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the low volume relative to its population of 6,046. When scaled to monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 318 residents over the course of the month — a statistic that highlights the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this part of South Norfolk. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the UK average, with the area's crime profile suggesting a stable environment compared to more densely populated or economically diverse regions. This contrast is amplified by the fact that violent crime rates in Long Stratton are 49% below the UK average, despite the local rate of 1.3 per 1,000 for this category.