Queen's Hills Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Queen’s Hills, a built-up area within South Norfolk, reported a crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents in December 2024, placing it 84.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s exceptionally low crime profile compared to the national context. The breakdown of offences reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%), public order offences (16.7%), and shoplifting (16.7%). These figures suggest a balanced distribution of crime types, though all categories remain significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role: December’s dark evenings, empty homes over the holidays, and the peak of Christmas shopping may have influenced patterns. For instance, the relatively low number of property crimes (3) and violent crimes (2) could be attributed to the area’s character as a quieter, more rural-built-up region, where community cohesion and lower population density may deter criminal activity. The absence of major urban hubs or high-traffic retail zones likely contributes to this stability, though the seasonal context of holiday-related crime—such as shoplifting—remains a minor but visible factor. This month’s data reinforces Queen’s Hills’ reputation as a low-crime area, with crime rates consistently aligned with rural or semi-rural trends.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with one incident reported compared to none in November. This spike contrasts sharply with the 75% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from eight to two, and the 75% reduction in shoplifting, which dropped from four to one. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal and situational factors. The drop in shoplifting may be linked to the area’s limited retail presence, which typically drives such offences in more commercial zones. Meanwhile, the rise in criminal damage and arson could reflect holiday-related disruptions, such as unoccupied homes or increased vandalism during the festive season. All crime categories in Queen’s Hills remain far below UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 84% below the national rate, while shoplifting is 65% below. For residents, the 75% decrease in shoplifting is a tangible sign of reduced risk in local businesses, though the increase in property damage serves as a reminder that vigilance is still required. These figures underscore the area’s overall safety but also highlight the need for targeted measures in specific crime types.

Queen’s Hills’ December 2024 crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 marks a 66.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This decline is particularly striking when considering the monthly exposure metric: over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 921 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s low crime density. On a daily basis, the local rate was effectively zero crimes per day, a statistic that may feel abstract but reflects the rarity of incidents in this small built-up area. With a population of 5,524, the low numbers translate to a tangible sense of safety for residents, though the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about localized vulnerabilities. The UK-wide average of 7.1 per 1,000 highlights how Queen’s Hills’ crime profile diverges from national trends, particularly in categories like shoplifting and violence, where the area’s rates are 65% and 84% below the UK, respectively. This comparison reinforces the area’s status as an outlier in terms of safety, though the seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday-related absences, and reduced foot traffic—may have contributed to the uneven distribution of crime types. For local authorities, the challenge lies in maintaining this low rate while addressing the small but notable spikes in property damage.