Poringland Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Poringland, 2.7 crimes were reported in April 2023 — a rate 64% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This low figure translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per day for the 8,207 residents of this rural built-up area within South Norfolk. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50% of all incidents (11 cases). This is followed by criminal damage and arson (4 cases) and anti-social behaviour (3 cases), which together make up 68% of the total. The seasonal context of April — Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity — likely contributes to the prominence of violent crimes, which often occur in public spaces. While property crimes (6 cases) remain a concern, their share of the total (27%) is significantly lower than the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The low crime rate in Poringland, a sparsely populated area with limited commercial hubs, contrasts sharply with major urban centres. However, the rise in violent offences may reflect the transient nature of Easter visitors, who could contribute to spikes in alcohol-fuelled incidents. The overall picture suggests a community where crime is rare but not entirely absent, with patterns shaped by both local demographics and seasonal rhythms.

April 2023 revealed significant fluctuations in crime types, with criminal damage and arson doubling from 2 to 4 incidents — a 100% increase — and other theft also rising by 100% (from 1 to 2). Anti-social behaviour saw a 50% rise, while public order offences fell by half, from 4 to 2. These shifts highlight a crime mix skewed toward property-related offences, though violent crimes remain the largest category, comprising 50% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Poringland are 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area's low population density and limited nightlife. For residents, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson — a category with a UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 — suggests a localised spike in vandalism that warrants attention, though it remains well below the national benchmark.

Poringland's crime rate in April 2023 rose slightly to 2.7 per 1,000 residents from 2.4 per 1,000 in March, marking a 9.8% increase. While this shift is notable, the daily crime context remains low: 22 total crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day. For residents, this translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 373 people — a figure that, while not zero, reflects a community where crime is rare but not absent. Compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Poringland's rate remains 64% lower, a disparity that underscores the area's relative safety. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the 9.8% rise, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal in a community of 8,207 people. This suggests that while local factors may have contributed to the increase, the broader trend of low crime in Poringland persists, consistent with its rural character and low population density.