Long Stratton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton’s February 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 50.7% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Norfolk, likely characterized by its smaller population and rural setting, continues to demonstrate a crime profile significantly lower than the UK average. Violent crimes, which accounted for 57.1% of total incidents, remain 20% below the UK benchmark for violence and sexual offences. Public order offences. of total crimes, saw a notable increase, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. The data also highlights how certain categories, like anti-social behaviour and burglary, are well below the UK average, consistent with the area’s likely low population density and limited urban infrastructure. This trend is reinforced by the absence of high-frequency crime types typically associated with larger cities, such as vehicle theft or commercial burglary. The seasonal context of February—a month marked by colder weather and reduced social activity—may contribute to the overall lower crime rates, though the sharp rise in public order offences suggests localized influences, such as temporary events or increased community engagement. The combination of these factors illustrates a relatively safe, low-crime environment, with variations in specific categories reflecting both broader demographic patterns and transient events.

February 2024 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase—likely linked to seasonal social events or transient gatherings. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 100% to one reported case, a category that is 186% above the UK average. This contrasts with notable declines: criminal damage and arson fell by 75% (from four to one), and other crime dropped by 50% (from two to one). The violent crime category, which dominated with 12 incidents (57.1% of total crimes), remains 20% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. These shifts suggest a combination of localized factors—such as increased public events—and broader trends in crime reduction. For residents, the sharp drop in criminal damage and arson may indicate effective local interventions or seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during colder weather.

Long Stratton’s crime rate in February 2024 fell by 22.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.5 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social gatherings. Daily crime data shows one reported crime per day on average, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 288 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment in Long Stratton. When scaled to the local population, this rate is starkly lower than the UK average, with violent crimes alone 20% below the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective highlights how infrequent crime is in this built-up area, even as specific categories like public order offences and possession of weapons show increases. These shifts suggest localized factors, such as targeted enforcement or transient events, may have influenced specific crime types, though the overall trend remains one of decline.