Poringland Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Poringland's June 2025 crime profile presents a stark contrast to national trends, with a total crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—72.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This anomaly underscores the area's unique position as a rural built-up community within South Norfolk, where crime patterns diverge from urban centres due to sparse population density and limited commercial activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents (8 cases), though this rate remains 65% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The second most common category, other theft (3 cases, 16.7% of total), while showing a 200% monthly increase, still lags behind the UK average by 22%. Anti-social behaviour (2 cases, 11.1% of total) and shoplifting (2 cases) both registered rates 86% and 68% below national averages respectively. This low-level crime profile appears consistent with the seasonal context of early summer, when rural areas often experience reduced criminal activity due to increased community engagement and extended daylight hours. The absence of significant property crime, with burglary and vehicle crime each below 64% of UK rates, may reflect the area's limited retail infrastructure and lower foot traffic compared to major urban centres. However, the sharp rise in other theft warrants closer scrutiny, as it challenges the usual seasonal trend of declining crime activity in rural regions during summer months.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from one to three incidents—a stark deviation from the usual pattern. This surge, though still 22% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, raises questions about localized factors such as increased foot traffic or seasonal retail activity. Simultaneously, vehicle crime doubled from zero to one incident, a rare occurrence that may reflect heightened car usage during the summer months. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 55.6% compared to May, dropping from 18 to 8 cases—a shift that could be tied to the area's low population density and seasonal social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 33.3%, suggesting a possible correlation with the start of summer holidays reducing congregations in public spaces. All property crime categories remained significantly below UK averages, with burglary and shoplifting each registering 64% and 68% lower rates respectively. For residents, the daily crime figure of one incident per day offers a tangible benchmark for local safety awareness.

Poringland's June 2025 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 35.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of a rural built-up area, where summer months often see lower crime activity due to increased outdoor engagement and community visibility. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may reflect the relatively sparse population and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 456 residents underscores the low-risk environment in Poringland. This statistic is particularly notable when contrasted with the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher monthly exposure to crime. The sustained gap between Poringland's rates and the national average suggests structural factors—such as strong local policing, low population density, or limited economic activity—may contribute to the area's consistently low crime profile.