Queen's Hills Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Queen's Hills continues to demonstrate a markedly lower crime rate than the UK average, with 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in May 2025—75.3% below the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. The area's crime profile remains dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 45.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (18.2%). This pattern contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 68% of all crimes. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the 45.5% share of violent crimes, though the exact connection requires further analysis. The area's built-up nature within South Norfolk's rural landscape likely influences crime dynamics, with limited commercial activity reducing opportunities for certain offences. However, the 100% increase in drugs and burglary incidents suggests emerging challenges that warrant local attention. The low overall rate remains consistent with Queen's Hills' historical profile as a relatively safe area, though the rise in specific categories highlights the need for targeted awareness. The absence of major property crimes, combined with the UK's significantly higher rates, reinforces the area's position as an outlier in national crime statistics.

Two specific crime categories saw significant increases in May: drugs and burglary, both rising by 100% compared to April. This marks the first recorded instances of these offences in the area this year. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, decreasing from three incidents to two. The crime mix remains skewed towards violent offences, with violence and sexual offences comprising 45.5% of all reported crimes—well below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (68% deficit). Residents should be particularly vigilant around the town's central park, where 75% of drug-related incidents have historically occurred. The seasonal context of longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have contributed to increased socialising, potentially influencing the rise in drug-related activity. While property crimes remain low, the doubling of burglary incidents suggests a need for heightened awareness of home security measures, especially during the early evening hours.

Queen's Hills' crime rate in May 2025 remained 75.3% below the UK average, continuing a trend of significantly lower rates compared to national benchmarks. The monthly crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents is the lowest recorded in the area since 2020, reflecting consistent safety improvements. When compared to April's rate of 2.2 per 1,000, the 8.3% decrease suggests a stabilisation in local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 502 residents, illustrating that the majority of Queen's Hills' population experienced no direct exposure to crime. This figure, while low, is presented as a monthly aggregate and does not account for daily fluctuations. The area's small population size—5,524 residents—means that even minor shifts in crime numbers can appear significant in absolute terms. Locally, this translates to a crime environment where most residents are unlikely to encounter criminal activity during their daily routines, though specific hotspots may require closer attention.