Queen's Hills Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Queen’s Hills’ February 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marked a stark shift in the area’s crime profile, with violent crimes outnumbering property crimes for the first time in recent records. This 43.7% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 underscores the area’s continued safety, though the balance between crime types suggests emerging trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of all incidents, driven by an 80% increase in reported cases, while property crimes—primarily anti-social behaviour and burglary—made up 26.8% of the total. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have influenced these patterns, though the surge in violent crime remains unexplained by typical seasonal factors. The area’s low population density and rural-urban hybrid character likely contribute to its lower crime rates, with limited commercial activity reducing opportunities for theft and vandalism. However, the sharp rise in violence and public order offences raises questions about localized factors, such as changes in community dynamics or unseasonal events. The UK average for violent crime is 2.5 per 1,000, with Queen’s Hills 40% below this figure, while public order offences in the area were 2% above the national average. These contrasts highlight the importance of contextual analysis, as the area’s unique geography and demographics shape crime patterns differently than larger urban centres. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary, both below UK averages, further reinforce the impact of sparse population density on crime opportunities.

February 2024 saw a dramatic shift in Queen’s Hills’ crime profile, with violent crimes outnumbering property crimes for the first time in recent records. Violence and sexual offences surged by 100%, jumping from 4 to 8 incidents, while public order offences rose 200% (from 1 to 3). This marked increase in violent crime contrasts with the area’s historically low levels, though it still remains 40% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, rising from 0 to 4 incidents, reflecting a possible uptick in community tensions or unseasonal activity. Possession of weapons—though a small category—was 471% above the UK average, a figure that, while not statistically significant in isolation, warrants attention. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, suggesting a possible reduction in targeted property crimes. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal factors and localized dynamics, particularly as the area transitions from winter into early spring.

Queen's Hills' crime rate in February 2024 rose sharply to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 174.5% increase from the previous month’s 1.5 per 1,000. This jump places the area’s monthly crime exposure at one reported crime for every 251 residents, a figure that, while higher than the prior month, still reflects a relatively low level of risk compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime activity averaged 1 incident per day over the 29-day period, a rate that aligns with the area’s small population and limited urban infrastructure. Despite the rise, Queen’s Hills remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its overall rate 43.7% below the national figure. This contrast highlights the area’s unique demographic profile, where sparse population density and low economic activity likely contribute to lower baseline crime levels. The shift in crime types—particularly the surge in violence and public order offences—suggests a departure from typical patterns, though the absence of broader UK data prevents direct comparisons to national trends.