Long Stratton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Long Stratton’s crime profile in September 2025 reflects a marked divergence from national trends, with an overall rate of 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents — 70.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, even as seasonal dynamics shaped local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and burglary (15.4%). While violence rates in Long Stratton (0.8 per 1,000) are 69% below the UK average, the area’s burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) sits just 7% above the national figure, suggesting localized vulnerabilities in property crime. September’s timing — coinciding with the start of the academic year and the onset of shorter evenings — may have influenced activity levels. The return of students and staff to local institutions could have driven some violent incidents, though the overall decline in such crimes compared to previous months indicates effective policing or community measures. Anti-social behaviour, typically linked to youth activity in urban centres, was reduced, reflecting heightened community vigilance or the impact of seasonal transitions. The low crime rate, combined with the area’s small population (6,046), illustrates a tightly knit community where crime remains a rare occurrence.

September 2025 witnessed significant declines in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour falling by 50.0% (from 6 to 3 incidents) and violence and sexual offences decreasing by 28.6% (from 7 to 5). These reductions, alongside a 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 3 to 1), highlight a broader trend of decreasing disorderly incidents, which may be linked to seasonal factors such as the resumption of school routines and the transition to darker evenings. The only increase recorded was in other theft, which rose by 100.0% (from 1 to 2 incidents), though this remains a small number in the context of the area’s overall low crime rate. Violence and sexual offences in Long Stratton (0.8 per 1,000) are 69% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing or social dynamics are effectively mitigating such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which contributes significantly to the area’s crime profile, is also 57% below the national rate, indicating a community that appears to manage public order challenges more successfully than the UK average. Burglary, while slightly above the UK average (0.3 vs 0.3 per 1,000), remains a minor component of the area’s crime picture, with only two reported incidents — a statistic that could be attributed to the area’s rural-adjacent character and limited commercial activity. These trends illustrate a combination of local initiatives and national patterns, with Long Stratton’s residents experiencing a crime environment that is both safer and more predictable than the UK average.

Long Stratton’s September 2025 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 47.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trajectory in criminal activity. Over the course of the month, 13 total crimes were reported — translating to roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the area’s exceptionally low daily exposure to crime. When scaled to the population, this equates to 1 reported crime for every 465 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that highlights the rarity of criminal incidents in this small built-up area. Compared to the UK average, Long Stratton’s residents face a crime risk that is 70.3% lower, a disparity that is particularly striking given the area’s proximity to larger urban centres. This contrast may be attributed to the area’s small population, limited commercial density, and the potential influence of local policing strategies. The low crime rate also means that the impact of individual incidents is more pronounced, as seen in the 100% increase in other theft cases. However, the overall trend remains one of improvement, with the area’s crime profile continuing to diverge from national averages. For residents, this means a significantly lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to most parts of the UK, though vigilance remains necessary in specific contexts, such as areas with higher foot traffic or transient populations.