Bingley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bingley’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for nearly half (46.7%) of all reported crimes. With 57 incidents recorded, this category far outpaced other types, reflecting patterns often seen in areas with mixed-use urban centres where late-night activity and social interactions create conditions for such crimes. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents placed Bingley 28.9% below the UK average of 7.6, a gap consistent with the area’s relatively low levels of property crime and anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour (10.7% of total crimes) and burglary (8.2%) followed as the next most common categories, though both remained below the UK average for their respective types. November’s seasonal context—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely influenced patterns, with potential spikes in public order incidents and retail-related crimes. However, the absence of significant increases in shoplifting or vehicle crime during the month suggests that local enforcement or community engagement efforts may have mitigated some expected seasonal pressures. The low rate of anti-social behaviour, 46% below the UK average, could indicate effective policing in public spaces or a community culture that discourages such conduct. Bingley’s crime picture thus reflects a balance between urban dynamics and local factors that contribute to its comparatively safer profile.

November saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related incidents surging by 250% compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 7 cases. This increase may partly explain the broader shift in crime mix, as drug offences moved into the top five categories for the first time. Vehicle crime also doubled, rising from 3 to 6 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle movement during the holiday season. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by two-thirds (from 9 to 3), reflecting reduced public gatherings or heightened awareness around Bonfire Night. Shoplifting, a key concern during Black Friday, declined by 55.6% (from 9 to 4), suggesting either effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic compared to expectations. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—3% below the UK average—indicating that while overall crime rates are low, targeted issues persist. The UK comparison for anti-social behaviour (46% below average) highlights a distinctive strength in local policing or community cohesion, though this must be balanced against the 29% increase in burglary compared to the UK average. Residents may find the drop in shoplifting particularly reassuring, as it could signal successful interventions during a traditionally high-risk period for retail crime.

Bingley’s crime rate in November 2024 (5.4 per 1,000) marked a 9.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9, continuing a trend of gradual decline. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing presence of crime in a built-up urban environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. This statistic, when contextualised against Bingley’s population of 22,761, suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of being directly affected by crime compared to the UK average. The 28.9% gap between Bingley’s rate and the national average (7.6) is particularly striking, as it indicates a level of safety that may be attributed to factors such as effective policing, community engagement, or the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit urban centre. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of immediate risk, the monthly exposure figure offers a broader perspective on how crime distributes across the population. This lower rate may also reflect the area’s ability to manage seasonal pressures, such as those from Bonfire Night and Black Friday, without seeing a proportional increase in reported incidents. Residents can take comfort in these figures, which suggest that Bingley’s crime profile remains stable and manageable within its demographic and geographic context.