Fence Houses Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Fence Houses during November 2024 reveals a combination of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, is marginally above the UK average. Property crimes, including burglary and theft, dominate the remaining 66.7% of incidents, with burglary alone contributing 16.7% of the total. This emphasis on property-related crime may reflect the area’s built-up character, where residential density and commercial activity could create conditions conducive to such offences. The seasonality of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—likely amplifies certain patterns. For instance, the spike in burglary could be partly explained by increased foot traffic during holiday shopping or the heightened vulnerability of homes left unoccupied during the festive period. Similarly, public order offences, which rose sharply to 9.5% of total crimes, may be linked to the social dynamics of Bonfire Night events, where large gatherings and alcohol consumption can escalate tensions. Anti-social behaviour, which decreased by 33.3% compared to October, may indicate a temporary reduction in community disturbances, though the underlying causes of this decline remain speculative. The overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents, while 3.9% above the UK average, suggests that Fence Houses’ crime profile is broadly consistent with national trends, albeit with notable local variations. These variations, particularly in burglary and public order offences, warrant closer attention from local authorities and residents alike, as they may signal deeper issues related to community safety and resource allocation.

Burglary saw an extraordinary 600% month-on-month increase, rising from one reported incident in October to seven in November. This surge, while statistically dramatic, may reflect seasonal patterns linked to holiday shopping or increased home occupancy during the festive period. Public order offences also doubled, with four incidents reported—possibly tied to Bonfire Night events or the impact of prolonged dark evenings. In contrast, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, a notable shift that could indicate targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in community activity. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 is 1% above the UK average, but burglary’s 1.3 per 1,000 rate is 319% higher than the national figure, highlighting a stark localised risk. Residents may find the burglary statistics particularly relevant, given the area’s built-up character and potential vulnerabilities during peak shopping periods.

The crime rate in Fence Houses rose to 7.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a 35.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This jump reflects a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in November, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent nature of local crime. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 127 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 5,335 people. While this rate is slightly above the UK average, the disparity is relatively narrow, suggesting that Fence Houses’ crime profile is broadly aligned with national trends, albeit with distinct local variations in specific categories.