Poringland Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Poringland during September 2025 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property offences accounting for 47% of the total recorded crimes. At 2.1 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 71.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. This disparity is evident across all major offence categories, with violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 29.4% of total) at 77% below the UK average, shoplifting (4 incidents, 23.5%) 18% below, and other theft (3 incidents, 17.7%) 20% below. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may influence patterns, though the data shows no sharp spikes in public order offences or anti-social behaviour typically linked to such periods. The limited number of crimes suggests a community with strong local cohesion, though the presence of shoplifting incidents may indicate vulnerabilities in retail security or opportunities arising from transient populations. The balance of property crimes (8 total) and violent crimes (5 total) further hints at a built-up area where commercial premises and public spaces are more prevalent than high-density residential zones. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a rural built-up area, where small-scale businesses and community-focused services dominate, but the crime mix remains markedly different from the UK average, which sees a higher proportion of violent crime in urban centres. The absence of significant spikes in drug-related or burglary incidents also underscores the area’s relative safety, though the slight increase in shoplifting may warrant targeted local measures.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime types, with shoplifting, drugs, and criminal damage and arson each rising by 100% from zero to one or four incidents. This increase contrasts with a 44.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from nine to five cases. The drop in violent crime may reflect the seasonal context of September, as the return to school and university could disperse populations, reducing opportunities for such incidents. However, the rise in shoplifting, which now accounts for 23.5% of total crimes, is striking given that Poringland remains 18% below the UK average for this category. The simultaneous rise in drugs and criminal damage and arson—both previously unreported in August—suggests new dynamics, though the small sample size makes it difficult to determine whether these represent isolated incidents or emerging trends. The crime mix remains heavily skewed towards property offences, with 47% of recorded crimes falling into this category, compared to 29.4% for violent crimes. This balance is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up rural zone, where commercial premises and public spaces may present more opportunities for theft than for violent encounters. Residents may find the increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate a need for enhanced security measures at local stores or a shift in offender behaviour linked to seasonal factors.

Poringland’s crime rate in September 2025 rose slightly to 2.1 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.0. This small upward trend occurs against a backdrop of consistently low crime levels, with the area remaining 71.6% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 17 total crimes recorded over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a frequency that is exceptionally low for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 483 residents, meaning that the vast majority of the population would not experience a crime. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible perspective for residents: even if a crime were to occur, it would be a rare event for most individuals. The population-scaled context further highlights the area’s safety, as the 8,207 residents collectively face a crime rate that is among the lowest in the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local families, who can reasonably expect a high level of safety in their daily lives. The slight increase from August may be attributed to seasonal transitions, such as the start of the school term, but the overall trajectory remains firmly in line with Poringland’s historical trend of low crime. These figures reinforce the area’s status as a relatively secure place to live, where the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal compared to national averages.