Little Eriswell Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Little Eriswell in December 2024 is defined by an almost complete absence of criminal activity, with only one reported incident—classified as a violent or sexual offence—occurring across the built-up area. This translates to a crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 97.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The dominance of violent and sexual offences in the breakdown, accounting for 100% of reported crimes, underscores a stark contrast to other areas where property crimes often form a larger share. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, as December’s festive season, dark evenings, and potential empty homes during holidays may have influenced both the frequency and nature of incidents. The low rate of violence here—0.2 per 1,000, 92% below the UK average for that category—suggests that local conditions, such as community networks or limited public spaces, may play a role in deterring such crimes. However, this definitively, and the small population of 6,368 residents means that even minor fluctuations can have significant statistical impacts. The month’s crime picture illustrates how a rural built-up area with a small population can maintain an exceptionally low crime rate, though the absence of other crime categories raises questions about the completeness of reporting or the specific dynamics of this community. The seasonal context of December, with its Christmas shopping peak and party season, may have also influenced the type and volume of crimes recorded, though the rarity of incidents here suggests that the area’s character—a mix of residential tranquility and limited commercial activity—contributes to its safety.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 75% drop in violent and sexual offences compared to the previous month, with the category falling from 4 to 1 reported incidents. This decline, coupled with the area’s overall crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000, places Little Eriswell 97.2% below the UK average for total crime. The sole category reported in the month—violence and sexual offences—was 92% below its UK counterpart of 2.6 per 1,000. For residents, this means that violent crime is exceptionally rare here, with no recorded incidents in the previous month’s breakdown. The month-on-month shift highlights a potential seasonal influence, as December’s dark evenings and holiday-related absences may have reduced opportunities for such crimes. However, this connection definitively, though it is consistent with patterns observed in other rural areas during festive periods.

Little Eriswell's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 0.2 per 1,000 residents, a sharp decline of 87.3% from the previous month’s 1.3 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as exceptionally safe compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes over 31 days, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 6,368 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the small population and low overall activity. When contextualised against the UK’s broader crime profile, Little Eriswell’s performance is striking—its violent crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 92% below the national average for that category. This suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or seasonal dynamics, may play a role in maintaining such a low rate from the data alone. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates how infrequent crime is in this area, making it a notable outlier in UK crime statistics.