Long Stratton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton's August 2025 crime profile revealed a striking outlier: bicycle theft, which occurred at a rate 186% above the UK average, despite the area's overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—49.4% below the national average of 8.1. This discrepancy highlights a unique local dynamic, as the area's built-up character within South Norfolk typically correlates with lower crime rates. Violence and sexual offences, the most frequent category, accounted for 28% of total crimes, yet remained 58% below the UK average, consistent with the area's relatively low population density and limited nightlife. Anti-social behaviour followed at 24%, again below the UK average, suggesting a community-oriented approach to managing public order. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as August, a peak holiday month, saw increased tourism and empty homes—conditions that could contribute to higher burglary risks, though burglary itself was only 11% above the UK average. The low crime rate overall, combined with the spike in bicycle theft, underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific areas, such as securing cycling infrastructure. The data also reflects the impact of local geography, with Long Stratton's rural-adjacent setting likely contributing to its divergence from national trends, where urban centres typically report higher rates of property and violent crime.

August 2025 witnessed stark contrasts in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% compared to July, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, while notable, remains 32% below the UK average for the same category. Simultaneously, violence and sexual offences fell by 58.8%, decreasing from 17 to 7, a shift that aligns with the UK average for this category being 2.9 per 1,000 (58% below). Bicycle theft, at 0.2 per 1,000, stood out as an anomaly, 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—a figure that would be of particular interest to residents with cycling infrastructure. Other theft also saw a 50% decline, from 2 to 1, though it remained 61% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic interplay between local factors and broader national trends, with anti-social behaviour's rise potentially linked to increased community activity during the summer months.

Long Stratton's August 2025 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend in reported crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in August, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate within the local community. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 242 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the rarity of crime in daily life. The population of 6,046 further scales this perspective, showing that even with the small number of crimes, the impact per individual remains minimal. The reduction in crime compared to July aligns with seasonal patterns, as August is typically a period of lower activity in built-up areas like Long Stratton, with fewer residents and visitors in the region during school holidays.