Queen's Hills Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Queen’s Hills, a built-up area within South Norfolk, recorded 13 crimes in July 2024, translating to a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents — 71.4% below the UK average of 8.4. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its small population of 5,524 and likely influenced by its rural-urban hybrid character. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.2% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (23.1%) and public order offences (15.4%). These figures align with seasonal trends typical of July, when schools are out, tourism peaks, and outdoor events draw visitors. The violence category, at 1.1 per 1,000, remains 61% below the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of lower violent crime in this area. Shoplifting’s 0.5 per 1,000 rate is 26% below the UK average, possibly due to limited retail density or effective local policing. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000, are 38% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s smaller population and community-focused environment. The overall crime rate, while showing an 8.3% monthly increase, remains far below national benchmarks, suggesting that Queen’s Hills’ crime dynamics are shaped by its unique socio-economic and geographic context rather than broader national trends.

July 2024 saw a 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 3 incidents — the most significant jump among all crime categories. This rise aligns with seasonal trends, as Queen’s Hills experiences heightened foot traffic during summer festivals and tourist events. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 25% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8 to 6 incidents. This category remains 61% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, despite the month-on-month decline. Other crime and anti-social behaviour both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking a notable shift in the crime mix. While these increases are statistically significant, their absolute numbers remain minimal given the area’s small population. The breakdown also reveals shoplifting at 0.5 per 1,000 — 26% below the UK average of 0.7, suggesting local factors may suppress this category despite seasonal pressures.

For Queen's Hills in July 2024, the crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.3% increase from the previous month’s 2.2 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area’s consistent position far below the UK average. Daily crime context shows 13 total crimes spread over 31 days, equating to roughly 0 crimes per day — a statistic that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this small built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for every 425 residents over the course of July. This ratio, while seemingly high in absolute terms, reflects the small population size and the rarity of crime in Queen’s Hills relative to national trends. The area’s built-up status within South Norfolk, combined with its rural surroundings, likely contributes to this dynamic, where limited population density and seasonal factors such as tourism may influence crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres.