Broxtowe Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broxtowe's crime profile in January 2025 revealed a striking contrast between its overall safety and specific category anomalies. The area's crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 22.5% below the UK average, positions it among the safer local authority districts. However, shoplifting emerged as a notable outlier, with rates at 0.8 per 1,000—29% above the UK average of 0.6. This discrepancy may reflect the presence of retail hubs or high-footfall areas where theft opportunities persist despite overall lower crime levels. Violence and sexual offences constituted the largest share of reported crimes (34.5%), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and shoplifting (13.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical for January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. The dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted policing in areas where such incidents are concentrated, though the area's overall safety profile remains strong compared to national benchmarks. Broxtowe's crime picture thus illustrates a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, with some categories defying broader trends while others align closely with national patterns.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with burglary rates surging by 84.6% compared to December, rising from 13 to 24 incidents. This increase may reflect seasonal patterns, as post-holiday property crime often rises in areas with high retail presence. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped sharply by 62.5%, declining from eight to three incidents—a trend likely linked to shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for such crimes. Shoplifting remained 29% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, a figure that stands out against Broxtowe's overall safety profile. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 57% below the UK average, suggesting a quieter month in areas typically associated with nightlife activity. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories defying broader national trends.

Broxtowe's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% decrease from the previous month's 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical January patterns, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may partly explain lower outdoor crime rates. Daily crime figures show 20 incidents reported each day on average, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 181 residents over the course of the month. Considering Broxtowe's population of 114,565, this rate places the area among the safer local authority districts in the UK. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-181 residents affected—provides a concrete measure of how crime impacts individual households, though it remains distinct from the UK-wide average. This context is useful for residents seeking to understand their personal risk profile relative to both national trends and local fluctuations.