Babergh Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Babergh's July 2024 crime profile reveals a pronounced imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating at 41.5% of total incidents. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 53.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast that may reflect the district's rural character and limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, occurred at 1.6 per 1,000 — 44% below the UK average — suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may contribute to this lower rate. The seasonal context of July, marked by peak tourism and festivals, could explain the rise in public order offences and drug-related incidents, though these remain significantly below national levels. Property crimes, though present, were less prevalent than violent offences, with shoplifting and burglary accounting for a smaller share of total incidents. This pattern may align with Babergh's largely rural profile, where fewer retail hubs and lower population density reduce opportunities for property crime. The data also highlights consistent underperformance in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, which were 72% and 78% below the UK average respectively, reinforcing the area's relative safety compared to more densely populated regions.

July 2024 saw a 250% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This sharp rise, coupled with a 41.7% jump in public order offences, signals a shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, however, remained 44% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with the 2.9 per 1,000 national rate. The property crime category, while present, was overshadowed by violent incidents, with 135 property crimes compared to 157 violent offences. Vehicle crime dropped by 44.4% month-on-month, from 18 to 10, possibly reflecting reduced traffic or seasonal changes. Residents might find the 12 daily crime count useful for understanding local patterns, though this remains well below the UK average.

Babergh's crime rate in July 2024 fell by 3.5% compared to June, continuing a slight downward trend. The monthly exposure figure shows one reported crime for every 257 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. On a daily basis, 12 crimes were recorded across the 31 days, a figure that reflects the distribution of incidents throughout the month. This rate is lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 97,033 residents of Babergh experience a crime rate that is 53.6% below the national average. This contrast highlights the area's relative safety, though specific crime types like violence and sexual offences remain low compared to the UK. The decrease in vehicle crime by 44.4% and the sharp drop in possession of weapons by 71.4% suggest targeted efforts or seasonal factors may be influencing these trends.