Beeston Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000, placing it 10.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a balanced mix of crime types, with anti-social behaviour (36.6% of all crimes) and shoplifting (16.2%) being the most prevalent categories. Violence and sexual offences (20.9%) followed, though they remained 44% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays and extended evenings—likely contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, as increased foot traffic and socialising may have created opportunities for such offences. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains lower than the national average, indicating a generally safer environment compared to other parts of the UK. The presence of high foot traffic in retail and community areas may explain the higher rates of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, while lower rates of burglary and vehicle crime could reflect robust local security measures or a lower density of high-risk properties. This data underscores the combination of local demographics, seasonal patterns, and policing strategies in shaping the area’s crime profile.

May 2024 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 141.4% to 140 incidents. This spike, the largest of any category, aligns with May’s longer evenings and bank holidays, which may have increased outdoor socialising and associated disturbances. Other notable increases included drugs-related offences, which tripled to six incidents, and other theft, which quadrupled to 24 cases. These rises contrast with declines in bicycle theft (down 90.9%) and burglary (down 50%), reflecting seasonal patterns or improved local security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained 44% below the UK average, while shoplifting was 87% above the national rate, highlighting the area’s unique crime profile. Residents may find the 141.4% jump in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it indicates a significant shift in community dynamics during the month.

Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 in May 2024, marking a 44.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This rise, while notable, places the area 10.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 12 crimes reported each day in May, reflecting a persistent but manageable level of activity. When scaled to the local population of 51,231, this equates to one reported crime for every 134 residents over the course of the month. The shift from April to May aligns with seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and bank holidays, which may contribute to increased socialising and associated incidents. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that local policing or community measures are having a stabilising effect. This monthly exposure figure provides a useful benchmark for residents to contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.