Poringland Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Poringland's February 2024 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 28.1% increase from January but remained 69% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This low rate reflects the area's consistently safe environment, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50% of all reports, public order offences contributing 16.7%, and criminal damage and arson comprising 11.1%. These figures align with the winter season's typical patterns, where reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull likely contribute to lower overall crime levels. The dominance of violent crimes—despite being 56% below the UK average—suggests localized factors, possibly tied to the built-up area's social dynamics. Meanwhile, property crimes, which represented 22% of reports in January, dropped entirely in February, a shift consistent with seasonal trends in rural and semi-rural areas. The UK comparison highlights Poringland's exceptional safety, with categories like anti-social behaviour (90% below the UK average) and burglary (67% below) underscoring the area's low-risk profile. These statistics, combined with the month's low daily crime count, reinforce the area's status as a secure place to live, even as minor fluctuations in specific categories are observed.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 200% to three incidents, marking a stark increase from the single report in January. This rise, though significant, remains 18% below the UK average for the category. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 100% to one incident, a figure that is 43% above the UK average. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all reports, remained 56% below the UK rate of 2.5 per 1,000. The absence of property crimes in the month-on-month comparison—despite a 50% share in January—suggests a shift towards more interpersonal incidents. For residents, the daily crime rate of one incident per day provides a concrete measure of local risk, though this figure remains far below national benchmarks.

Poringland's crime rate in February 2024 rose by 28.1% compared to January's 1.7 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. Despite this increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with daily crime figures showing just one reported incident per day on average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 456 residents, a statistic that places Poringland among the lowest-risk areas nationally. This monthly exposure rate highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, even as local trends show minor fluctuations. The population context further underscores this safety: with 8,207 residents, the 18 total crimes reported equate to a manageable level of risk for individuals. This contrast with the UK's much higher average reinforces Poringland's status as a secure built-up area within South Norfolk, where crime remains a rare occurrence despite seasonal variations.