Poringland Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Poringland, the crime rate in April 2024 translates to a daily risk so low it is practically negligible. With a rate of 1.2 crimes per 1,000 residents — 84.4% below the UK average — the area exemplifies how low crime levels can shape everyday safety perceptions. The most common offences were property-related, with five incidents reported (50% of total crimes), followed by three violent crimes (30% of total). This distribution reflects the built-up area’s characteristics: limited retail and nightlife activity likely reduces opportunities for violent crime, while the small population size and rural proximity may contribute to property crime trends. Seasonal factors in April — including Easter holidays and spring weather — likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving public order offences. However, the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with South Norfolk’s broader safety profile. The breakdown also shows that Poringland’s violent crime rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 84% below the UK average, suggesting strong community dynamics or effective local policing strategies. While the rise in burglary and public order offences merits attention, these categories remain well below national benchmarks, reinforcing the area’s status as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas.

April 2024 saw a 50% decrease in violence and sexual offences, with incidents falling from six to three. This decline aligns with the Easter holiday period, when reduced foot traffic in public spaces may have limited opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, burglary and public order offences both rose by 100%, reflecting a shift in criminal activity patterns. While these increases are notable, both categories remain significantly below UK averages — burglary is 69% below the national rate, and public order offences are 81% below. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes accounting for 50% of total incidents (compared to 30% for violent crimes), consistent with the area’s low population density and limited commercial activity. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is that violence and sexual offences, though rare, have seen a marked reduction, potentially linked to seasonal factors.

Poringland's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.8. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a daily crime count of roughly zero over the 30-day period. Translating this into daily life, the likelihood of encountering crime is negligible — over the course of the month, one reported incident occurred for every 821 residents. This low monthly exposure underscores the area’s overall security, though the slight increase in burglary and public order offences suggests vigilance remains prudent. With a population of 8,207, the crime rate’s scale is further contextualised: for every 1,000 residents, only one crime is reported annually. This stark contrast to the UK average highlights Poringland’s unique position as a low-crime built-up area, where community cohesion and local initiatives likely contribute to sustained safety.