Queen's Hills Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Queen's Hills in November 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the monthly tally. At 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s rate is 56.6% below the UK average, a gap consistent with the broader trend in rural and semi-rural built-up areas of South Norfolk. Of the 18 total crimes, 8 were violent and sexual offences, which now constitute 44.4% of all incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This skew may be partly explained by the area’s character as a small, closely knit community where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to escalate. Property crimes, at 6 incidents, remained below the UK average for this category, with shoplifting (22.2% of total) and anti-social behaviour (16.7%) forming the next most common categories. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping—may have contributed to this mix, as darker evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas could have influenced both violent and property crime trends. However, the absence of a major retail hub or nightlife scene suggests that local factors, such as community tensions or transient populations, may play a larger role. The UK average for shoplifting in this area is 0.7 per 1,000, which matches the local figure, indicating that this category is neither overrepresented nor underrepresented relative to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 55% below the UK average, a statistic that aligns with the area’s relatively low population density and limited public spaces. These figures illustrate a community where violent crime is the primary concern, but where broader societal factors—such as economic pressures or social fragmentation—may be contributing to the current balance.

November saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes doubling from 4 to 8, representing a 100% increase. This surge in violence and sexual offences, now accounting for 44.4% of all crimes, is 42% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 33.3% to 4 incidents, a figure that matches the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Other theft, previously unrecorded, emerged as a new category, jumping from 0 to 1—a 100% increase. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 40%, dropping from 5 to 3. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as the dark evenings of November—and local dynamics. For residents, the rise in violent crime may partly explain increased police presence near community hubs, a practical measure to address the imbalance in crime mix.

The crime rate in Queen's Hills for November 2024 rose by 19.9% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift from 2.7 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area’s overall position 56.6% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly tally of 18 crimes translates to roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area of South Norfolk. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 307 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well within the lower end of the UK spectrum for similar-sized communities. When scaled to the population of 5,524, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the rise in violent crimes—doubling from 4 to 8—introduces a new dynamic to the local crime picture, warranting closer attention to patterns in this category.