Long Stratton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton’s crime rate for February 2025 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 67.2% below the UK average of 6.7. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, a pattern consistent with the characteristics of a rural built-up area in South Norfolk, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure typically correlate with lower crime rates. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (38.5% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (23.1%) and anti-social behaviour (23.1%). These figures reflect a mix of interpersonal and property-related issues, though the absence of major crime spikes aligns with the seasonal context of winter, when outdoor activity is minimal and community interactions are more contained. The violence rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 66% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s social fabric may contribute to lower levels of violent conflict. However, the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about potential isolated incidents or seasonal factors, such as colder weather exacerbating property vulnerabilities. The low overall rate, combined with the UK comparison, illustrates a community where crime is not only infrequent but also significantly less prevalent than in most other parts of the country.

February 2025 marked a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, with a 200% increase from the previous month (1 to 3 incidents). This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 28.6% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 7 to 5. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 50%, reflecting a shift in the crime mix towards property-related issues. Long Stratton’s violence rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 66% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 48% lower than the national figure. These trends suggest a seasonal realignment, with winter’s reduced outdoor activity possibly dampening violent crime but leaving property-related incidents more vulnerable to isolated incidents. Residents may find the 1-in-465 monthly exposure statistic particularly relevant for understanding the low likelihood of encountering crime.

February 2025 saw a 27.9% decrease in Long Stratton’s crime rate compared to the previous month, dropping from 3.0 to 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typically low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull characteristic of winter months in rural areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, suggesting a consistently low level of criminal activity. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 465 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in a community of around 6,000 people. This stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher risk, underscores the area’s relative safety. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the small number of incidents still warrants attention to local patterns.