Poringland Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Poringland’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 64.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area’s unique position as a built-up rural community within South Norfolk, where crime levels remain consistently low. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents, though this rate (1.0 per 1,000) was 63% below the UK average. The second-highest category, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000), slightly exceeded the UK average by 13%, a deviation that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased property neglect during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while still below the UK average, showed marked increases of 300% and 200% respectively, potentially influenced by the influx of holidaymakers and the associated changes in local dynamics. The low overall crime rate in Poringland, despite these fluctuations, is consistent with the characteristics of a rural built-up area where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—also introduces variables such as increased tourism and the temporary abandonment of homes, which could explain the rise in criminal damage and arson. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crime or theft from the person suggests that the area’s crime profile remains stable and distinct from more densely populated regions. This data underscores the importance of continued monitoring and targeted interventions to address emerging trends, particularly in anti-social behaviour, while maintaining the low overall crime environment that defines Poringland.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+300%) and public order offences (+200%), though these remain well below the UK average for both categories. The decrease in violence and sexual offences (-42.9%) contrasts with the national trend, where such crimes typically rise during summer months. Criminal damage and arson in Poringland (0.7 per 1,000) was 13% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a deviation that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity and property neglect during the holiday period. For residents, the most immediate insight is the surge in anti-social behaviour, which rose from one incident to four—a 300% increase that warrants attention from local authorities and community groups.

Poringland's crime rate in August 2024 remained stable at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, matching the figure recorded in July. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during August, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size of 8,207 residents. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 342 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in a localised timeframe. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Poringland's crime profile is different from the UK average, with the area’s rate being 64.6% lower than the national figure. This contrast underscores the unique characteristics of the built-up area within South Norfolk, where community dynamics and geographical factors may contribute to the sustained low crime environment.