Beeston (Broxtowe) Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Beeston (Broxtowe)’s August 2024 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safe built-up area within Broxtowe. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (29.2% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (24.2%), and shoplifting (12.0%), with the latter two categories showing notable deviations from national trends. Violence and sexual offences. compared to July, remained 26% below the UK average, a contrast to anti-social behaviour, which was 11% above the national rate. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and potential empty homes—likely contributed to the 56% above UK average burglary rate, as unoccupied properties may have been targeted. However, shoplifting and other thefts fell sharply, possibly due to reduced retail activity during the summer break or effective local policing in high-traffic areas. The area’s crime mix suggests a balance between urban challenges and community-focused crime prevention efforts, with property crimes and anti-social behaviour emerging as key concerns. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the divergence in specific categories highlights the need for targeted strategies to address local vulnerabilities without overgeneralising national trends.

August 2024 saw a 38.9% increase in burglary cases, rising from 18 to 25, a sharp contrast to the 48.1% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 79 to 41. This divergence highlights a shift in crime patterns, with property crimes rising while retail-related offences declined. Burglary’s 56% above UK average rate underscores a localised vulnerability, potentially linked to August’s peak holiday season and increased empty homes. Conversely, violence and sexual offences rose by 12.4%, though they remain 26% below the UK average. The 11.1% decrease in public order offences, down from 23 to 17, aligns with seasonal factors, as summer months often see reduced public disorder in built-up areas. For residents, the 41 shoplifting incidents represent a 48.1% reduction compared to July, a figure that may reflect heightened police presence in retail zones or changes in consumer behaviour during the holiday period.

Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, a 9.2% decrease from July’s 7.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as August typically sees fewer reported crimes in built-up areas due to summer holidays and reduced foot traffic. On a daily basis, 11 crimes were reported each day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national averages. The population context further underscores this: with 51,231 residents, the localised nature of crime in Beeston suggests that community-focused policing and localised interventions may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime. While the daily crime count remains a useful metric for understanding immediate concerns, the monthly exposure rate provides a broader perspective on how often residents interact with crime in their daily lives.