Poringland Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Poringland’s crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 46.2% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes assaults and sexual harassment, recorded 12 incidents—a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 42% below the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents places it 57.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast that reflects Poringland’s character as a relatively low-crime built-up area within South Norfolk. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these figures; the darkening evenings of November, coupled with the proximity of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, could have influenced patterns of public order offences and theft. While violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, the breakdown shows a diversified mix of crimes, with public order (15.4%) and other theft (15.4%) also contributing significantly. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage accounted for smaller but notable shares, with the latter’s rate of 0.2 per 1,000 being 66% below the UK average. This suggests that Poringland’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of its rural context and the characteristics of its built-up areas, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to lower rates of serious crime. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter daylight hours and festive events—likely interacts with the area’s demographics and geography to create the observed patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain subject to further analysis.

November 2023 witnessed significant shifts in crime patterns across Poringland. While violence and sexual offences dropped by 40.0% compared to October (from 20 to 12 incidents), public order and other theft crimes both surged by 100.0%, reflecting a notable increase in low-level disturbances. This shift in crime mix—from predominantly violent incidents to a more balanced distribution—suggests a possible seasonal influence, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributing to heightened public order issues. Poringland’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 42% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that may partly explain the area’s overall safety profile. The 100% increase in burglary (from 0 to 1 incident) adds a new layer to the crime picture, though the absolute number remains extremely low. Residents may find the 13.4% month-on-month decline in total crimes reassuring, particularly as it aligns with the broader trend of lower crime in rural Norfolk.

Poringland's November 2023 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.4% decline from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 8,207, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 316 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, which is 57.3% higher, though the population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s consistent position as a safer locale within the broader national framework. The drop in overall crime aligns with broader patterns observed in rural and semi-rural regions of Norfolk, where community cohesion and lower population density often contribute to reduced crime rates.