Poringland Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Poringland's August 2023 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents places it 79% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (8 cases, 57.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 28.6%) and criminal damage and arson (2 cases, 14.3%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violent crime is 62% higher, anti-social behaviour is 65% higher, and criminal damage is 68% higher. Seasonal context suggests August, as a peak holiday month, may influence crime patterns—though the area's low property crime rate (2 cases) contrasts with the seasonal risk of empty homes increasing burglary opportunities. The dominance of violent crime in Poringland could be linked to local factors such as community dynamics or transient populations during the summer months. The overall low crime rate aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within South Norfolk, where rural isolation and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime exposure. The data illustrates a consistent pattern of safety relative to the UK, with violent crime remaining significantly below national benchmarks despite August's typical seasonal fluctuations.

August 2023 saw a 33.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour reports (from 6 to 4 cases), marking one of the most notable month-on-month reductions. Similarly, criminal damage and arson cases dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), suggesting a decline in property-related incidents despite August being a peak holiday month. Violent crime remains the most prevalent category, but its rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is 62% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a stark regional divergence. The low property crime rate (2 cases) is particularly striking given the seasonal risk of empty homes increasing burglary opportunities in tourist areas. Residents may find the absence of property crime particularly reassuring, as the area's built-up nature within South Norfolk likely limits opportunities for such offences. The reduction in anti-social behaviour may reflect seasonal changes in community activity or local initiatives during the summer months, though no definitive causal factors are identified in the data.

Poringland's crime rate in August 2023 (1.7 per 1,000) represents a 43.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.1 per 1,000, underscoring a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, illustrating an exceptionally low level of criminal activity relative to its population of 8,207. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 586 residents, a figure that highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area. This stands in stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent exposure would be far higher given the national rate of 8.1 per 1,000. For residents, the data reinforces the perception of Poringland as a low-crime environment, with the combination of a small population and limited urban density likely contributing to the reduced risk of exposure. The comparison to the previous month's figures further suggests that August 2023 was a particularly safe period, with the downward trend potentially linked to seasonal factors such as increased community vigilance during the summer months.