Paulton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Paulton's July 2024 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents places it 44.0% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends, particularly in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 66.7% of all reported incidents (20 cases), slightly above the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). The second most common crime type, anti-social behaviour (3 cases), is 66% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), reflecting a pattern consistent with Paulton's character as a built-up area within a rural district where community cohesion may temper such incidents. Property crimes, at 6 total (1.9 per 1,000), remain low compared to the UK's broader property crime profile. July's seasonal context—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely contributes to the higher proportion of violence-related incidents, as increased foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces may elevate opportunities for such crimes. This aligns with patterns seen in other rural-adjacent areas where seasonal festivals and events coincide with temporary spikes in violent crime.

July 2024 saw a 15.3% increase in Paulton's overall crime rate compared to June (4.1 per 1,000), driven by a 200% rise in criminal damage and arson cases (3 incidents) and a 100% increase in burglary (2 incidents). Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 57.1% (7 → 3 cases), suggesting potential early success from local initiatives or seasonal changes in community activity. The violent crime category (20 cases) remains high relative to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 3.1 per 1,000 (9% above the UK's 2.9 per 1,000). Public order offences fell by 50% (2 → 1 case), a reduction that may reflect the area's generally low levels of such incidents. Residents might find the 66% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential shift in local dynamics during the summer months. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, however, warrants attention, as it could signal targeted activity or the influence of transient populations during the tourist season.

Paulton's July 2024 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents translates to roughly one reported crime per day (30 total crimes over 31 days) and one crime for every 214 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to one crime for every 119 residents. Compared to June's rate of 4.1 per 1,000, the 15.3% increase suggests a temporary uptick in criminal activity, though the area remains well below the national benchmark. The daily crime context—1 incident per day—provides a tangible measure for residents, illustrating that Paulton's crime environment is markedly less frequent than the UK average. Population-scale comparisons reinforce this: with 6,410 residents, the 30 reported crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community, particularly when contrasted with the UK's higher density of incidents. This suggests that Paulton's built-up area status within a rural district may combine the relative safety of lower population density with the infrastructure to manage and mitigate crime effectively.