Poringland Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Poringland's crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 59.2% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.6, reflecting the area's generally low crime profile typical of rural built-up zones. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category, accounting for 48% of all reported crimes (12 incidents), significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This trend aligns with the seasonal context of November, which includes Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—conditions that may amplify tensions in smaller communities. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average (81% below), accounted for 16% of incidents, a figure that may be influenced by the area's demographic profile, which likely includes a mix of older residents and transient populations. Criminal damage and arson (12% of total crimes) also remained below UK averages, consistent with the relatively low levels of property-related crime in the area. These patterns suggest that while Poringland's crime environment remains stable, targeted interventions around anti-social behaviour may be warranted during periods of heightened community activity.

November 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery, anti-social behaviour, and drug-related incidents, with the latter two doubling from previous months. This surge in anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes 48% of all crimes, is 35% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 81% below UK average for violence and sexual offences. The decrease in violence and sexual offences by 42.9% (from 7 to 4 cases) may reflect seasonal factors such as the end of university term breaks or reduced public gatherings. Meanwhile, the 50% drop in other thefts (from 2 to 1 case) suggests a temporary shift in criminal activity patterns. Residents may find the 35% UK average gap in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a localised challenge distinct from national trends. This mix of increases and decreases underscores the combination of seasonal and community-specific factors shaping local crime dynamics.

Poringland's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 13.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to one reported crime per day on average, a figure that may partly explain the heightened focus on anti-social behaviour in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 328 residents, a ratio that reflects the relatively low crime environment typical of rural built-up areas. When scaled to the population of 8,207, this suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The rise in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 48% of all reported crimes, may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and darker evenings, which can amplify tensions in smaller communities. This population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate has increased, the absolute number of incidents remains manageable for local services to address.