Queen's Hills Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Queen's Hills, a built-up area within South Norfolk, recorded a crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents in May 2023—a figure that remains 80% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Despite this overall low level, the month saw a dramatic shift in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 66.7% of all reported crimes. This represents a stark departure from the area's usual profile, which historically has featured minimal property-related crime. The surge in violent offences, now comprising six of the nine total crimes, contrasts with the usual dominance of property crimes such as theft and burglary. Seasonal factors may partly explain this shift: May's extended evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which could have heightened opportunities for confrontations or alcohol-fuelled incidents. However, the sudden nature of the increase—doubling the previous month's rate—suggests additional factors may be at play. While the area's overall safety remains strong, the concentration of violent crime in May raises questions about local dynamics, such as unseasonal gatherings or changes in community behaviour. The low overall rate, combined with the spike in violence, indicates a combination of the area's inherent low crime environment and transient factors affecting specific months.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 500% rise in violence and sexual offences, jumping from one to six incidents. This category alone now constitutes 66.7% of all crimes reported, far exceeding its usual share. While this remains 60% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, the abrupt increase raises questions about local dynamics. Other theft and criminal damage each rose by 100% from zero to one incident, marking a new trend for these categories. Violent crime rates in Queen's Hills are still significantly lower than the UK average, but the sudden shift in crime mix—from predominantly property-related offences to a focus on violence—contradicts historical patterns. This could indicate seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor socialising during May's longer evenings, or unseasonal spikes in local events or gatherings. Residents should be particularly alert to the heightened risk of violence, which now accounts for over two-thirds of all reported crimes.

Queen's Hills' crime rate in May 2023 rose sharply to 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a 352.8% increase from April's 0.4 per 1,000. While this remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, the month-on-month surge warrants attention. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, though this masks the concentrated nature of the increase. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 614 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents despite the spike. With a population of 5,524, this suggests most residents experienced no direct impact from crime. However, the sudden rise in violent offences—now accounting for two-thirds of all crimes—contrasts with the area's usual profile of minimal property-related crime. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings encouraging socialising in public spaces, or unseasonal patterns in local activity.