Little Eriswell Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Little Eriswell’s crime profile in January 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences dominating the monthly tally. The area’s overall crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents places it 82.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, underscoring its status as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. However, the distribution of crimes within this low rate is notable: 7 out of 8 incidents were violent or sexual offences, accounting for 87.5% of the total, while property crimes were virtually absent. This stark contrast to the UK average, where violence accounts for 58% of all reported crimes, suggests that local factors may be amplifying violent incidents disproportionately. Seasonal context offers some insight—January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall likely contribute to the lower prevalence of property crimes, but may also create conditions conducive to interpersonal conflicts. The absence of property crime in this month’s data aligns with the area’s character as a low-density built-up area with limited commercial activity, where violent incidents may arise from more localized, community-specific tensions. This pattern is consistent with other small rural or semi-rural built-up areas in the UK, where violent crime often outpaces property crime due to smaller, more tightly knit populations and fewer opportunities for economic crime. The data, while limited in scope, illustrates how the interplay of geography, seasonality, and community dynamics can shape crime profiles in ways that defy simple national averages.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 133.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, escalating from 3 to 7 incidents. This spike in violent crime—now comprising 87.5% of all reported crimes—shifts the balance of the area’s crime profile toward violence, a stark contrast to the typically low property crime rates observed in Little Eriswell. The drug-related offence category also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 1 incident, though it remains well below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crime in this month’s data is particularly striking, as it accounts for 87.5% of all incidents, compared to the UK average of 58% for the same category. This divergence suggests that local factors, such as seasonal patterns or community-specific dynamics, may be influencing the crime mix. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the need for heightened awareness of personal safety, given the sharp rise in violent incidents.

Little Eriswell’s January 2024 crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 168.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 0.5 per 1,000. This surge, though still far below the UK average, reflects a notable shift in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, the 8 reported crimes over 31 days equate to approximately 0 crimes per day—a figure that underscores the low-frequency nature of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 796 residents, highlighting that the vast majority of residents experience no direct impact from crime during the month. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK-wide average, where residents face significantly higher risks. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the month-on-month rise, the area remains exceptionally safe compared to national benchmarks. Such context is critical for residents and local authorities assessing the broader implications of the data.