Queen's Hills Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 5,524 residents, 14 crimes reported in July 2025 translates to a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 people—70.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects Queen's Hills' relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its character as a small built-up area within South Norfolk, where community cohesion and limited urban density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The breakdown reveals a mix of violent and property crimes, but with a pronounced emphasis on violence and sexual offences (7 cases, 50% of total) and anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 28.6%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of July, when the area experiences peak tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours that can influence both victim behaviour and offender activity. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the prominence of violent offences suggests a need for targeted awareness in high-traffic public spaces. The UK comparison highlights Queen's Hills as a safer area, with all major crime categories—violence, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage—falling significantly below national averages. This could be attributed to the area's rural-adjacent setting, where informal social controls and lower population density may deter certain types of criminal activity. However, the seasonal context of July—marked by summer festivals and increased visitor numbers—may also introduce unique challenges that require ongoing monitoring.

July 2025 saw a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which increased by 133.3% compared to June (3 to 7 cases). This surge was accompanied by a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour (2 to 4 cases) and a 100% rise in public order offences (0 to 1 case). While these month-on-month changes are significant, they remain far below UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Queen's Hills are 57% below the national rate of 3.0 per 1,000, and anti-social behaviour is 55% below the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000. The crime mix also shifted with violent crimes (7 cases) now accounting for over half of all reported incidents, compared to property crimes (2 cases). This shift may reflect the influence of summer events, where alcohol consumption and crowded public spaces can heighten the risk of interpersonal conflicts. The increase in public order offences—despite being a single incident—suggests a need for local authorities to reassess crowd management strategies during festivals. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the 57% gap between Queen's Hills' violence rate and the UK average, which underscores the area's relative safety despite the recent spike in violent offences.

The crime rate in July 2025 (2.5 per 1,000) marks a 55.2% increase from June's 1.6 per 1,000, though it remains exceptionally low by UK standards. On a daily basis, Queen's Hills experienced an average of 0 crimes per day in July, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 395 residents. This monthly ratio highlights the rarity of criminal activity in the area, even as the rate has risen slightly from the previous month. When scaled to the local population, the 14 total crimes represent a 0.25% incidence rate, far below the UK's 0.86% average. This disparity is particularly evident in violent crimes, where Queen's Hills' rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 57% lower than the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. The area's small size and limited urban infrastructure likely play a role in maintaining these low rates, as there are fewer concentrated spaces for crime to occur. However, the 55.2% increase from June raises questions about temporary factors—such as the timing of summer festivals or changes in policing presence—that may have influenced the short-term trend. For residents, the data reinforces that Queen's Hills continues to be a significantly safer place than the national average, despite the recent uptick in certain crime types.