Long Stratton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Long Stratton’s crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 43.4% below the UK average, a position that reflects the area’s consistently lower-than-national crime profile. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (42.3% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (26.9%), and criminal damage and arson (15.4%). These figures, while lower than UK averages for most categories, highlight the influence of seasonal factors such as darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night. The area’s low crime rate may be partly explained by its small population and rural-adjacent setting, where community cohesion and limited urban density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson—doubling from zero to four incidents—suggests that localized events or environmental factors, such as the timing of Bonfire Night, may temporarily elevate specific crime types. Similarly, the absence of shoplifting and drug-related crimes in previous months, followed by their emergence in November, indicates a possible link to Black Friday shopping activity and seasonal changes in consumer behaviour. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the composition of incidents shows how external factors can shift the balance of crime types even in areas with historically low rates. The relatively low level of violence and sexual offences—1.8 per 1,000, 30% below the UK average—may be attributed to the area’s character as a built-up part of South Norfolk, where community ties and limited nightlife could mitigate such incidents. These patterns underscore the importance of context in interpreting crime data, as local conditions and seasonal rhythms play a significant role in shaping the crime picture.

November saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from zero to four incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month. Shoplifting and drug-related crimes also doubled, marking the first recorded instances of these categories in the area this year. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, and violent crimes decreased by 15.4%, though violence and sexual offences still accounted for 42.3% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 8% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s community dynamics and local events. These shifts illustrate how seasonal factors and localized activities can influence crime patterns, even in areas with historically low crime rates.

In November 2024, Long Stratton recorded 26 total crimes, translating to 1 crime per day on average—a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 6,046. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, a metric that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. The crime rate in November (4.3 per 1,000) rose by 13.2% compared to October’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, a shift that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition into darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night. While the increase is notable, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, highlighting the area’s consistently lower crime profile relative to national trends.