Poringland Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 saw Poringland maintain its position as one of the UK's safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents—62.7% below the national average of 8.3. This figure places the area well within the lower quartile of UK crime rates, consistent with its character as a small, low-density built-up area in South Norfolk. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (32% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (24%). These patterns align with seasonal rhythms, as July marks peak tourism season in the region and the height of summer festivals. While the area's crime profile shows a strong emphasis on personal safety issues, property crimes remained relatively low, accounting for just 28% of total incidents. The seasonal context of extended school holidays and increased outdoor activity may partly explain the focus on violent and anti-social offences. The rate of criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average, suggesting a community with limited exposure to property-related crimes. This combination of factors—low population density, strong local policing presence, and seasonal tourism dynamics—likely contributes to the area's consistently low crime rates compared to national benchmarks.

July 2023 brought stark contrasts in crime trends, with criminal damage and arson surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), while violence and sexual offences fell by 50% (from 16 to 8). This shift suggests a seasonal realignment of criminal activity, with property-related crimes gaining prominence during the summer festival calendar. The category of theft from the person (0.2 per 1,000) stood out as the only category above the UK average, with a 43% premium, though this remains a small absolute number (2 incidents). Anti-social behaviour (24% of total crimes) and violence (32%) continued to dominate the local crime mix, diverging from the UK profile where property crimes typically outweigh violent offences. The surge in criminal damage and arson may reflect increased outdoor activity during festivals. Residents should note that while violent crime rates have halved compared to June, the overall crime rate still rose by 4.5% to 3.1 per 1,000, indicating a combination of different crime categories during the summer months.

Poringland's crime rate in July 2023 (3.1 per 1,000) represented a 4.5% increase from June's 2.9 per 1,000.7% below the UK average. Translating this to daily terms, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day in July, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally minimal given the population of 8,207. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 328 residents, highlighting the low likelihood of any individual being directly affected. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, which would equate to one crime for every 120 residents in a similarly sized area. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Poringland's status as an exceptionally safe built-up area, with crime rates that are not only below the national average but also exhibit a level of consistency that suggests effective local crime prevention measures. The 4.5% month-on-month increase, while statistically notable, does not translate to a material change in residents' daily experiences, given the extremely low baseline of crime in the area.