Queen's Hills Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Queen's Hills for November 2023 reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with violent crimes dominating the mix. Violence and sexual offences constituted 60% of the month’s 5 total crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up community within South Norfolk, where social interactions are concentrated in limited public spaces. The low overall crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents—88% below the UK average—suggests a combination of factors, including a tightly knit population and limited commercial activity. Property crimes, at 0.2 per 1,000, were also well below the UK average for similar offences, reflecting the area’s low density of high-value assets or transient populations. Seasonal factors may have influenced the mix, as dark evenings and Bonfire Night events could have heightened opportunities for violence and public order incidents. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife venues likely contributes to the subdued property crime levels, though the small number of reported crimes makes it difficult to draw definitive conclusions about local dynamics. This month’s data underscores the importance of considering both geographic and seasonal contexts when interpreting crime statistics in rural and semi-rural areas.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, the only category showing month-on-month growth. This rise from zero to one incident may reflect the timing of Bonfire Night, a local event that could have created temporary opportunities for such offences. The crime mix remained heavily weighted towards violent crimes (60% of total), diverging from the UK average where property crimes often dominate. Violent offences in Queen's Hills were 81% below the UK average for this category, a figure that may be attributed to the area’s low population density and limited public spaces. Public order offences, at 20% of total crimes, also fell well below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion and local policing efforts may be effective in managing low-level disputes. Residents should note that while the overall crime rate is exceptionally low, the concentration of violent incidents in a small number of cases could indicate specific risk factors requiring targeted attention.

The crime rate in Queen's Hills remained stable at 0.9 per 1,000 residents compared to October 2023, with no month-on-month changes in the overall figure. Daily crime counts averaged roughly zero incidents per day, highlighting the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 1,105 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low by national standards. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,524, this translates to a level of safety that is rarely seen outside of the most rural or affluent communities. The comparison to the UK average (7.5 per 1,000) underscores the area’s unique position as a microcosm of crime prevention success, though the small population size inherently limits the statistical reliability of such comparisons. For residents, these figures suggest that while the risk of personal victimisation is minimal, the low numbers also mean that even small fluctuations can have a disproportionate impact on perceived safety. The lack of significant changes from the previous month reinforces the consistency of this area’s crime profile, though continued monitoring will be necessary to identify any emerging patterns.