Long Stratton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Long Stratton’s crime profile during June 2024, accounting for 41.7% of the 24 total reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents, was 38% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing Long Stratton 51.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in mitigating crime. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 16.7% of all incidents, while other theft accounted for 12.5%. The low rates across most categories—such as shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000)—further reinforce the area’s status as a low-crime environment. Seasonal context may also play a role, as June marks the start of summer, a period typically associated with increased tourism in rural areas. However, Long Stratton’s crime data suggests that even during this time, the area maintains its lower-than-average rates. The presence of only one violent incident per 252 residents over the month illustrates the rarity of such events in this built-up area within South Norfolk. While causation, the combination of low population density, strong community ties, and effective local crime prevention strategies likely contributes to this pattern. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, which accounted for only 25% of total incidents, further differentiates Long Stratton from larger urban centres where property-related offences often dominate. This suggests that the area’s character—possibly shaped by its smaller scale, limited commercial activity, and residential focus—may be a key factor in maintaining its low crime profile.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across Long Stratton, with three specific categories experiencing significant changes. Shoplifting, which had not been reported in the previous month, saw a 100% increase to one incident, marking an unexpected rise in retail-related offences. Similarly, possession of weapons and vehicle crime each rose by 100% from zero to one incident, reflecting a rare but notable uptick in these categories. This contrasted with declines in criminal damage and arson, burglary, and public order offences, which fell by 66.7%, 66.7%, and 50.0% respectively. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic local environment where occasional spikes in certain crime types may be influenced by transient factors such as seasonal changes or localized events. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 41.7% of all crimes, but this rate was 38% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s distinct profile compared to national trends, where anti-social behaviour and other theft also fell significantly below UK averages. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the low frequency of violent crimes, which occurred at a rate 51.2% below the UK average despite being the most common type locally.

Long Stratton’s crime rate for June 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 29.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to approximately one reported crime per day, a rate that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents, a monthly exposure figure that highlights the infrequency of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the population context, Long Stratton’s 6,046 residents saw 24 total crimes reported, a number that, when scaled, reflects a community where crime remains a rare occurrence. This low level of activity contrasts sharply with the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or socioeconomic characteristics—may play a role in maintaining this lower rate. The data, while limited in scope, offers a snapshot of a community where crime is not a daily concern for most residents.