Long Stratton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton's crime profile in January 2025 revealed an unexpected surge in public order offences, a stark contrast to the area's typically low crime environment. With a total of 18 crimes reported at a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—57.7% below the UK average—the data highlights a combination of local factors and national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 38.9% of total incidents, though this rate (1.2 per 1,000) was 52% below the UK average. The seasonal context of January, with its post-holiday lull and reduced retail footfall, may have contributed to the decline in property-related crimes, yet the 200% increase in public order offences defies immediate explanation. This category, now at 0.5 per 1,000, is 9% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting a potential mismatch between local policing strategies and the specific nature of these incidents. Other crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 178% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could indicate underreporting or a need for targeted interventions. The area's low overall rate, coupled with these anomalies, underscores the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics. Long Stratton's position as a built-up area within South Norfolk—likely characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones—may explain the coexistence of low property crime rates with higher-than-average public order offences. The January data invites closer examination of how local conditions, such as community engagement or environmental factors, interact with broader crime patterns to shape this unique profile.

Public order crimes saw a dramatic 200% increase in January, rising from one incident in December to three in the new year. This spike contrasts sharply with declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, burglary dropped by 50%, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 12.5%. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable departure from the usual balance, with public order offences now accounting for 16.7% of total crimes—though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Other crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 178% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect local enforcement practices or unmet demand for specialist policing. Residents may find the 200% rise in public order crimes particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a sudden change in community dynamics or environmental factors.

Long Stratton's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% decrease from December's 3.1 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations, though the monthly exposure metric provides context: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 336 residents. Daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day across 31 days, a figure that aligns with the area's historical low crime profile. When scaled to population, the 3.0 rate places Long Stratton 57.7% below the UK average, a gap that reflects broader regional differences in policing priorities and demographic characteristics. The local population of 6,046 means each resident faces a 0.03% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime, a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks.