Long Stratton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, a trend consistent with its status as a small built-up area within South Norfolk. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57.9% of all reported incidents. This category, while showing an increase of 57.1% from the previous month, remains 31% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour and other theft followed, each contributing 10.5% of the total. These figures suggest a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related issues, though the latter are still below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may have influenced the crime picture, as September marks the start of the academic year and the transition into shorter evenings. This shift could contribute to increased incidents of violence, particularly among younger populations returning to school or university. However, the overall low rate of crime, coupled with the significant decreases in anti-social behaviour and other crime, indicates a community that may be benefiting from targeted efforts or natural seasonal trends. The area’s rural-urban mix, with its proximity to both natural landscapes and local amenities, likely plays a role in shaping crime patterns, though the exact dynamics remain a subject for further analysis.

September 2024 brought notable decreases in certain crime categories, with other crime falling by 75% (from 4 to 1) and anti-social behaviour dropping by 33.3% (from 3 to 2). These declines may reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year, which could reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour or unreported incidents. Conversely, violence and sexual offences surged by 57.1%, rising from 7 to 11 cases. This increase, though significant, still places the category 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other theft and criminal damage and arson both doubled, climbing to 2 cases each. This spike in property-related crimes may be linked to the transition into autumn, when visibility decreases and outdoor activity patterns shift. Residents might find the 75% drop in other crime particularly relevant, as it suggests a potential reduction in less severe or transient incidents.

Long Stratton’s crime rate in September 2024 rose by 11.7% compared to the previous month, increasing from 2.8 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. Despite this upward shift, the area remains significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low overall frequency. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for every 318 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national trends. The population context further highlights the area’s small size, with 6,046 residents contributing to a crime picture where even a single incident can impact local perceptions. While the increase from August is notable, the broader picture remains one of safety relative to the UK, with the majority of crime categories still showing substantial gaps below national averages.