Queen's Hills Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Queen's Hills, a built-up area within South Norfolk, continues to demonstrate a markedly lower crime rate compared to the UK average, with October 2025’s rate of 1.3 crimes per 1,000 residents representing an 83.1% deficit relative to the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast positions the area as one of the safest in the country, a trend consistent with its rural character and relatively small population of 5,524. The crime profile for the month was dominated by anti-social behaviour (42.9% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (another 42.9%), both of which fell significantly below UK averages. Shoplifting, while less frequent (14.3% of total crimes), also remained well below the national benchmark. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution of offences, with October’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities potentially contributing to increased anti-social behaviour. The low overall rate suggests a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, and the area’s inherent characteristics—such as limited urban density and fewer commercial hubs—likely playing a role in maintaining safety. This pattern aligns with historical data for similar rural and semi-rural areas, where crime rates tend to remain lower than in major urban centres. The seasonal context, however, raises questions about whether temporary spikes in certain categories might recur during similar periods, though the overall trajectory remains firmly downward.

October 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), violence and sexual offences rising by 50% (from 2 to 3), and shoplifting doubling from 0 to 1. These shifts highlight a growing emphasis on non-property crimes, which accounted for 85.7% of the total (anti-social behaviour and violence), compared to 14.3% for property crimes. While these increases are notable, they remain well below UK averages: anti-social behaviour was 60% below the national rate, violence and sexual offences were 81% below, and shoplifting was 68% below. The most striking finding is the 83.1% deficit in the overall crime rate compared to the UK, a figure that underscores the area’s safety despite the month-on-month fluctuations. For residents, this means that even with the recent upticks, the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains exceptionally low—over the course of a year, one resident in 79 would encounter a reported incident, compared to the UK average of one in 13. The data also suggests a potential shift in policing focus, with anti-social behaviour and violence receiving more attention than property crimes, which may reflect local priorities or the nature of the area’s community dynamics.

The crime rate in Queen’s Hills for October 2025 (1.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 12.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while seemingly negligible, provides context for the low frequency of incidents in a small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 789 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average of one in 130. This disparity underscores the area’s unique position within the national crime profile, where its rural character and small population size likely contribute to the reduced likelihood of crime. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates the impact of these numbers: with 5,524 residents, the area’s total of 7 crimes means that the average resident faces a 0.13% chance of being directly involved in a reported incident. This figure is not only significantly lower than the UK average but also highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts, which may include community engagement initiatives or targeted policing strategies. The comparison also reveals that even with the month-on-month increases in specific categories, the overall rate remains firmly in the safest tier of the country, a testament to the area’s unique socio-economic and geographical profile.