Poringland Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Poringland's crime rate for October 2025 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 72.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, though low, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents (9 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%, 4 cases). These categories were both significantly below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 59% below and anti-social behaviour at 60% below. The area's low crime rate may be influenced by its rural character, where lower population density and community cohesion often contribute to reduced crime levels. However, the significant increase in violent crime compared to previous months raises questions about potential local triggers, such as changes in community events or external influences. October's seasonal context — including the return to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween — may have played a role in the rise of anti-social behaviour, which doubled from zero to four incidents. This month's data also shows that property-related crimes, such as shoplifting and other theft, declined sharply, indicating improved security measures or altered consumer behaviour during the month. The overall crime profile in Poringland remains distinct from the UK average, with a marked emphasis on violent crime rather than property crime. This divergence may reflect the area's demographic makeup, which is likely to include a mix of older residents and families, rather than the higher concentrations of young people or transient populations found in larger cities. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the significant fluctuations in specific categories, suggests that Poringland's crime environment is both stable and subject to seasonal variations that require ongoing monitoring. Understanding these patterns can help local authorities and residents better prepare for and respond to changes in crime trends throughout the year.

The most significant shift in October 2025 was an 80% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 9 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (59% lower), signals a marked change in the crime profile. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 100% increase, doubling from 0 to 4 incidents — a rise that may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. In contrast, other theft dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1) and shoplifting fell by half (from 4 to 2), suggesting a possible reduction in retail-related crimes. The overall crime mix remains heavily skewed toward violent crime, which accounts for 52.9% of all incidents — a proportion significantly lower than the UK average of 59% for the same category. These fluctuations suggest that while violent crime is rising, property-related offences are declining, creating a more complex balance in the local crime picture. Residents may find the 80% increase in violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it represents the most substantial change in the month's data.

Poringland's crime rate in October 2025 remained unchanged from September, stabilising at 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in local crime trends, though underlying shifts in specific categories may still be occurring. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall volume of incidents. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure rate reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 483 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk environment in Poringland compared to larger urban centres. While this rate is not directly comparable to UK-wide daily figures, it aligns with the broader trend of Poringland's crime levels being significantly below the national average. The stability in the monthly rate contrasts with the dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, which will be explored in the highlights section. This month's data highlights the importance of distinguishing between aggregate trends and the nuanced changes in individual crime types, which may reflect seasonal factors or local dynamics not immediately visible in overall statistics.