Poringland Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Poringland's crime profile in October 2023 reveals a combination of local and seasonal influences. With a total of 30 crimes recorded—a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—the area remains 53.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the unique characteristics of this built-up area within South Norfolk, where community cohesion and low population density may contribute to the reduced crime rate. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 13.3%. These figures align with patterns seen in smaller towns where interpersonal conflicts often dominate the crime profile. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these numbers: the transition to darker evenings, combined with Halloween activities, may have influenced the sharp increase in violence and sexual offences. However, property crimes remained exceptionally low, with only 4 incidents reported—0.5 per 1,000 residents, 61% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the area's resilience to property-related crime, due to its rural surroundings and lower population density. The overall crime rate, while showing an 11.2% increase from September, remains significantly below national levels, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effectively mitigating risk. The breakdown of crime types also reveals a marked disparity between Poringland and the UK average, with categories such as criminal damage and arson (0.2 per 1,000, 68% below UK average) and other theft (0.2 per 1,000, 68% below UK average) showing particularly low rates. These figures may reflect the area's character as a relatively tranquil built-up area, where community engagement and local policing could be playing a role in crime prevention.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in violence and sexual offences, which surged by 53.8% from 13 to 20 incidents. This increase, occurring against a backdrop of darker evenings and Halloween, may be linked to seasonal factors influencing social interactions and visibility. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, though the category remains 61% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, from 4 to 2, a decrease that could reflect targeted policing efforts or natural fluctuations in community behaviour. The property crime category, at just 4 incidents, remains exceptionally low—0.5 per 1,000 residents, 61% below the UK average. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident per day provides a concrete benchmark for understanding local risk levels, even as the overall rate remains significantly below national standards.

Poringland's crime rate in October 2023 rose 11.2% compared to September, moving from 3.3 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local dynamics during the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while low, underscores the continuous presence of crime in the community. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 274 residents highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in Poringland compared to larger urban areas. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, offering a tangible sense of the scale of risk within their local environment. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its rural surroundings, likely influences this pattern, as smaller communities often see fewer incidents but with more pronounced impacts on individual residents.