Queen's Hills Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Queen's Hills maintained an exceptionally low crime rate in April 2023, with 0.4 crimes per 1,000 residents—a figure 94.7% below the UK average of 7.5. This performance highlights the area's consistent safety record, particularly notable in a built-up region within South Norfolk. The two reported crimes comprised one violent offence and one public order incident, reflecting a crime mix heavily skewed towards non-property crimes. Seasonal factors likely influenced this pattern: the Easter period and spring weather typically drive increased outdoor activity, which may contribute to heightened visibility of minor incidents. However, the overall volume remains negligible compared to national trends. Violent crime, at 0.2 per 1,000, is 92% below the UK average for this category, underscoring the area's low risk of serious harm. Public order offences, while doubling from March's zero to one incident, still remain 69% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The area's rural character within a built-up zone may explain this balance, where community cohesion and limited urban density naturally suppress crime. These figures suggest a landscape where informal social controls and environmental design—such as open spaces and low population density—work in tandem to deter criminal activity. The absence of property crimes further indicates that Queen's Hills' built-up nature does not align with the typical retail or nightlife-driven crime patterns seen in larger towns.

April 2023 saw a significant 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to one incident. This isolated spike contrasts sharply with the area's otherwise stable safety record. The violent crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 remains 92% below the UK average for this category, a statistic that would be of particular interest to local residents concerned about personal safety. The crime mix in Queen's Hills remains skewed towards non-property crimes—violence and public order offences accounted for 100% of reported incidents. This divergence from the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, may reflect the area's unique characteristics. The lack of property crimes entirely aligns with Queen's Hills' built-up yet rural nature, where limited commercial activity and sparse population reduce opportunities for theft. The single public order incident, while a month-on-month increase, is still significantly below the UK average for this category. These figures suggest that while the area's safety is robust, the small population size and seasonal factors—such as Easter-related gatherings—can occasionally create conditions for minor incidents to occur.

Compared to March 2023, Queen's Hills' crime rate rose from 0.2 to 0.4 per 1,000—a 100% increase. However, this remains an exceptionally low figure when contextualised against daily and monthly exposure metrics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes over the 30-day period, equating to an average of 0.07 crimes per day. This daily figure is so low that it effectively renders the area's crime risk negligible for residents. Monthly exposure further illustrates this safety: over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 2,762 residents. To put this in perspective, this means that a resident had a 1-in-2,762 chance of being directly affected by crime during the month—a statistic that would be of interest to anyone considering relocation or investment in the area. When scaled to the population of 5,524, the 2 total crimes represent a minuscule 0.036% of the population. This stark contrast with the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 highlights Queen's Hills' outlier status in terms of safety. The area's built-up yet rural character—characterised by open spaces, low population density, and limited commercial activity—likely contributes to this disparity, creating an environment where informal social controls and environmental design work in tandem to suppress criminal activity.