Queen's Hills Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Queen's Hills' crime profile, accounting for half of all reported incidents in January 2024. At 1.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate remains 79.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the built-up area's unique characteristics within South Norfolk, where low population density and limited commercial activity appear to temper criminal activity. While property crimes make up the remaining 50% of incidents, the breakdown reveals a focus on burglary (25% of total crimes) and other theft (12.5%), both of which remain significantly below UK averages for their categories. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the subdued crime environment. Despite the low overall rate, the area's proximity to rural landscapes and its status as a commuter hub within South Norfolk may explain the presence of burglary incidents, which often correlate with transient populations and unoccupied properties. The absence of major retail or nightlife hubs further aligns with the low rates of public order and theft from the person, which are typically more prevalent in urban centres. This data illustrates a crime picture shaped by geographic isolation and limited economic activity, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most persistent category despite the area's overall safety profile.

January 2024 saw a 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, with incidents falling from six to four. This decline, though modest, contrasts with sharp 100% increases in burglary, public order offences, and other theft, all of which moved from zero to one incident each. The rise in property crimes suggests a potential shift in criminal focus during the post-holiday period, possibly linked to seasonal patterns of reduced surveillance or increased home vulnerabilities. Burglary, while remaining 11% below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, warrants attention given its doubling from the previous month. Violence and sexual offences in Queen's Hills (0.7 per 1,000) are 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, indicating a marked divergence from national trends. The absence of major theft from the person incidents—common in tourist areas—further underscores the area's distinct crime dynamics. For residents, the 79.7% gap between Queen's Hills' rate and the UK average offers a tangible measure of local safety, though the 100% increases in property crimes highlight the need for vigilance during periods of reduced community activity.

Queen's Hills' January 2024 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 represents a 19.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 1.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of low-level criminal activity. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0.26 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 691 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while statistically low, provides context for residents considering long-term safety trends. When compared to the UK average, the area's crime profile appears strikingly different: for every 1,000 residents, Queen's Hills experiences just 1.5 crimes compared to the national average of 7.4. This disparity is particularly evident in violent crime categories, where local rates are 73% below the UK average. The population context—5,524 residents—further highlights the statistical significance of even minor fluctuations, such as the 100% increase in burglary. While these numbers suggest a generally safe environment, the comparison underscores the importance of localized factors, such as rural isolation and limited commercial activity, in shaping crime patterns distinct from larger urban centres.