Queen's Hills Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a notable shift in Queen's Hills' crime profile, with a stark contrast between expected seasonal patterns and actual recorded incidents. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents — 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 — highlights the area's consistently lower criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 52.4% of total incidents, yet this category remained 26% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to Queen's Hills' relatively small population and low-density urban character, which typically correlates with lower violent crime rates. Seasonal factors also played a role: August, a peak holiday month, saw a surge in tourism, which could theoretically increase risks associated with empty homes or unattended property. However, burglary rates, though 25% above the UK average, remained modest at 0.4 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft crimes fell significantly below UK levels, reflecting the area's limited retail presence and lower foot traffic. The most unexpected finding was the sharp rise in bicycle theft, which, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 122% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to increased cycling during summer months or specific vulnerabilities in local bike storage infrastructure. The overall pattern suggests that while Queen's Hills maintains a safer environment than the UK average, targeted interventions may be needed for emerging issues like bicycle theft.

August 2024 revealed several striking shifts in Queen's Hills' crime dynamics. Three categories saw 100% month-on-month increases: Other theft, Burglary, and Bicycle theft, each rising from zero to one or two incidents. This spike in Other theft — now accounting for 9.5% of total crimes — contrasts with a 50% decrease in Public order offences, which dropped from two to one case. The most extreme anomaly was Bicycle theft, which not only doubled from zero to one incident but also exceeded the UK average by 122%. This figure, while seemingly small, represents a significant deviation for an area with minimal cycling infrastructure. Burglary's 25% above-average rate (0.4 per 1,000) was another outlier, possibly linked to August's holiday season creating opportunities for empty homes. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft crimes remained 30% below UK levels, aligning with the area's sparse retail footprint. Residents might find the 52.4% share of violent crimes — despite being 26% below the UK average — particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the need for community-focused prevention strategies in this category. These shifts highlight the combination of local demographics, seasonal trends, and specific crime vulnerabilities.

The 61.7% increase in Queen's Hills' crime rate from 2.4 per 1,000 in July to 3.8 per 1,000 in August marks a notable upward trend. below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that appears modest when contextualised against the area's population of 5,524 residents. Monthly exposure calculations indicate that over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 263 residents — a rate that, while higher than July's 1-in-311 ratio, still places Queen's Hills well below the UK's broader context. This comparison is particularly significant given the area's built-up character within South Norfolk, where lower population density and limited urban infrastructure typically correlate with reduced crime risks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the August increase, residents face a far lower probability of experiencing crime than their UK counterparts. However, the 122% spike in Bicycle theft and 25% above-average burglary rate highlight the need for targeted local measures, as these anomalies deviate from the area's otherwise safer profile. The comparison underscores that while Queen's Hills remains a relatively secure environment, specific vulnerabilities — such as unsecured bicycles or holiday-related burglary risks — warrant attention.