Little Eriswell Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Little Eriswell's crime profile in July 2024 defies expectations, with an overall rate of 0.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—94% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The area's exceptionally low crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent offences, illustrates a rural community where traditional crime categories like property theft are absent but social dynamics during peak summer months may influence violent crime trends. The seasonality of July, marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism, likely plays a role in the 50% month-on-month rise in violent and sexual offences. Typically, rural areas see minimal violent crime, with property-related incidents more common, yet Little Eriswell's data shows a complete absence of burglary, vehicle crime, or anti-social behaviour—categories that would usually constitute the majority of rural crime reports. This divergence suggests either an unusually low level of criminal activity or potential underreporting due to the area's small population and limited policing presence. The seasonal context of July, with its long evenings and outdoor events, may contribute to the rise in violent offences. The area's crime picture, while reassuring in its low overall rate, highlights the need for targeted awareness around summer-specific risks.

The most striking anomaly in July 2024 was the 50% increase in violent and sexual offences, which rose from 2 to 3 incidents—a sharp contrast to the overall decline in crime. This category alone accounted for 100% of all reported crimes, far outpacing property-related offences typically observed in rural areas. While violent crime in Little Eriswell remains 82% below the UK average (0.5 vs 2.9 per 1,000), the month-on-month surge in this category suggests a potential local factor, such as increased social gatherings during summer festivals or the timing of seasonal events. The absence of any property crime or vehicle theft in July diverges from usual patterns in similar rural communities, where burglary or vehicle crime often contributes to total figures. Residents may find reassurance in the consistent absence of property-related incidents, though the rise in violent offences warrants local awareness.

Little Eriswell's crime rate in July 2024 dropped by 25.4% compared to June, falling from 0.6 to 0.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in rural areas during summer, when population density decreases and outdoor activities shift to tourism hubs. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in July, reflecting the sparse distribution of incidents across the 31-day period. Monthly exposure data shows that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 2,123 residents—a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in a community of 6,368 people. When scaled to the area's population, this rate underscores the exceptionally low baseline of criminal activity, which remains consistently below the UK average. The absence of significant property crime or vehicle-related offences further distinguishes Little Eriswell from urban centres, where such categories often dominate crime statistics.