Queen's Hills Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Queen's Hills, a built-up area within South Norfolk, recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, placing it 71.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, though low, reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences. The area’s crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, with shoplifting accounting for 38.5% of all incidents (5 cases) and violence and sexual offences making up 30.8% (4 cases). These patterns are consistent with the characteristics of a small rural community with limited urban infrastructure, where retail activity and seasonal socialising may contribute to specific crime trends. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely amplified outdoor social interactions, which may have influenced the rise in certain categories. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the sharp increase in violence and shoplifting highlights the need for targeted awareness. The UK average for shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) is significantly lower than Queen’s Hills’ rate, suggesting that local factors—such as the presence of small retail outlets or transient populations—may be driving this divergence. Similarly, the area’s violent crime rate is 75% below the UK average, a contrast that may be explained by the relatively low population density and limited nightlife in Queen’s Hills. However, the month-on-month increases in these categories indicate that even in a low-crime environment, shifts in local activity can lead to noticeable changes. As the area moves into summer, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to ensure that rising incidents do not signal a broader shift in crime patterns.

May 2024 marked sharp increases in several crime categories, with violence and sexual offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents). This jump, though still low in absolute terms, reflects a concerning shift in local crime patterns. Shoplifting also rose sharply, increasing by 150% to 5 incidents, making it the most common crime type in the area. This rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 41% above the UK average for shoplifting, suggesting a localised issue that may be tied to retail activity or seasonal factors. Criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. While these numbers remain low, the combination of these rises indicates a need for vigilance, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community events. Residents should be aware that, despite Queen's Hills’ overall safety, specific categories are diverging from national trends and require closer monitoring.

Queen's Hills saw a notable 85% increase in its crime rate from 1.3 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents between April and May 2024. While this marks a rise, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure for Queen's Hills is roughly 0 crimes per day, highlighting the low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month increase. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 425 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,524, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though the upward trend in specific categories warrants attention. The contrast with the UK average remains stark, with Queen's Hills’ overall crime rate still 71.4% below national levels. This suggests that while local factors have driven a temporary increase, the area’s broader safety profile remains intact compared to the rest of the country.