Queen's Hills Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Queen's Hills recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's significantly lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property offences: 5 violent crimes (31.3% of total) versus 1 property crime (6.3%). This dominance of violent crimes is unusual for a rural built-up area, where property crimes typically constitute a larger share. The most common category, violence and sexual offences, occurred at a rate 61% below the UK average, suggesting either effective local policing or unique demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour (25.0% of total) followed, with its rate 23% below the UK average, while public order offences (18.8%) exceeded the national average by 22%. This mixed picture may reflect seasonal influences, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could contribute to concentrated social interactions in enclosed spaces. The presence of possession of weapons offences, at 471% above the UK average, raises questions about local enforcement focus or reporting practices. These patterns, though low in absolute terms, warrant attention to their implications for community safety in a rural context where crime is typically sparse but impactful when it occurs.

February 2026 witnessed a dramatic 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one to three incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in possession of weapons cases, indicates a shift in the crime profile compared to previous months. Violent crimes (5 incidents) far outnumbered property crimes (1 incident), a stark imbalance that contrasts with the UK average where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. Possession of weapons in Queen's Hills was 471% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local enforcement priorities or reporting practices. For residents, the 128.3% month-on-month increase in overall crime rates from January to February is a key data point to consider, particularly as it highlights the volatility of crime trends in smaller communities. The dominance of violent crimes, despite the area's rural character, suggests potential factors such as seasonal gatherings or local social dynamics influencing crime patterns.

Queen's Hills' crime rate in February 2026 rose sharply from 1.3 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 128.3% increase compared to the previous month. This shift suggests a sudden uptick in reported incidents. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during February, a figure that, while low, represents a notable change from January's levels. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 345 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. This statistic is particularly relevant for residents, as it contextualises the risk within a population-scale metric. The area's built-up nature within South Norfolk likely influences this pattern, with limited urban density potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes but not eliminating them entirely. The contrast between February's figures and the previous month highlights the volatility of crime reporting in smaller communities, where even a single incident can significantly alter aggregated metrics.