Old Sarum Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Old Sarum, the crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 in November 2024 translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per 30 residents, a figure that is 43.4% below the UK average. This per-capita perspective offers a tangible sense of safety, though the distribution of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44% of all reported crimes, remain significantly below the UK average (26% lower), a trend that may reflect the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone with limited nightlife or public spaces conducive to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 16% of crimes, has risen sharply, possibly linked to the extended darkness of November evenings, which may deter informal socialising and increase tensions in communal areas. The seasonal context of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping adds complexity, with the latter driving a temporary spike in retail-related thefts, though this was not reflected in the data. Property crimes made up only 24% of all incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average where property crimes typically dominate, suggesting that Old Sarum’s residents may face a different crime profile shaped by its rural-adjacent setting and limited commercial activity. This lower prevalence of property crime, combined with the area’s overall safety, indicates a community where personal safety is prioritised over economic vulnerabilities, though the rise in anti-social behaviour signals a need for targeted local initiatives.

November saw a 59.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 27 to 11 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or community interventions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rose sharply by 100%, increasing from 2 to 4 cases, a trend that could be linked to the darker evenings of late autumn. Other notable changes include a 66.7% drop in other thefts, likely due to reduced shopping activity during the holiday season, and a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, which may be tied to Bonfire Night events. Violence and sexual offences in Old Sarum remain 26% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights the area’s lower risk profile for this category. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types to identify emerging patterns.

In November 2024, Old Sarum’s crime rate dropped to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 43.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This decline places the area 43.4% below the UK average, a gap that has widened significantly over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in November, a stark contrast to the previous month’s higher frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to national benchmarks. Given the area’s population of 5,826, this translates to a manageable level of exposure for residents, though the fluctuation in specific crime types—such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime remains a concern, its impact is diluted by the area’s relatively small size and low overall rates.