Beeston (Broxtowe) Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Beeston (Broxtowe) maintained a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents, 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This performance, while modest, underscores a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime in the area. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (24.2% of all crimes), shoplifting (23.9%), and anti-social behaviour (23.9%), reflecting patterns common in urban centres with mixed residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition from summer to autumn—likely influenced these trends. For example, the higher-than-average rate of shoplifting (2.7 per 1,000 in the UK compared to 1.8 per 1,000 in Beeston) may be partially explained by increased foot traffic around retail areas during the back-to-school period. However, this is offset by lower rates of violent crime, which were 34% below the UK average. The area’s performance in categories like burglary (38% below UK average) and public order offences (52% below UK average) suggests effective local policing or community initiatives. These findings align with the characteristics of Beeston as a built-up area within Broxtowe, where a balance between residential stability and commercial activity may contribute to a crime profile that diverges from both major urban centres and more rural regions.

September 2023 saw a significant 83.3% drop in possession of weapons offences, from 6 to 1, marking one of the most notable decreases in the month. This decline may be linked to targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn. Conversely, shoplifting rates surged to 1.8 per 1,000, 221% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories where Beeston performed well. For instance, violent crimes were 34% below the UK average, with 92 incidents reported. This suggests that while retail areas may be vulnerable to theft, the overall safety profile of the area remains stronger than national benchmarks. The increase in other crime (from 6 to 8) by 33.3% highlights a small but notable shift in the crime mix, though this category is not explicitly compared to UK averages. Residents may find the sharp decline in weapon-related offences particularly reassuring, as it indicates a potential reduction in incidents that could escalate into more serious violence.

Beeston (Broxtowe) saw a 3.5% decrease in its crime rate from 7.7 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2023 compared to August, reflecting a continued downward trend. This brings the area’s rate 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a position it has maintained for several months. On a daily basis, 13 crimes were reported each day in September, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national daily averages due to differing population sizes. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 134 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the area’s population of 51,231. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled similarly, though direct comparisons are not provided in the data. The reduction in crime rate aligns with broader patterns observed in other urban areas during the autumn months, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this trend.