Bourne End Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne End's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 59.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area's unique characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, comprising 54.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and other crime (9.1%). The low overall rate aligns with the area's likely status as a small, low-density built-up area with limited commercial or industrial activity. Seasonal factors in January—post-holiday periods, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—may have contributed to the subdued crime environment, particularly for outdoor offences. The relative absence of property crimes (only 5 recorded) further suggests a community with minimal high-value assets or vulnerable infrastructure. However, the prominence of violent offences raises questions about local dynamics, though can be inferred from the data alone. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Bourne End's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 38% below that, indicating a lower incidence of such crimes compared to other regions. This contrast may reflect Bourne End's quieter, more residential character compared to urban centres where violent crime is more prevalent.

January 2024 saw a 200% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from 1 to 3 incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect seasonal shifts or localized tensions. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 20%, dropping from 15 to 12, a decline that could align with post-holiday lulls in alcohol-related incidents or increased community vigilance. Other crime and other theft categories both doubled from previous months, though these remain minor contributors to the overall rate. Bourne End's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) is 60% below the national figure. This suggests a community where public order issues are less frequent than in many comparable areas. The absence of a significant property crime surge—despite UK averages for burglary and vehicle crime being higher—reinforces the area's likely low-risk profile for theft and vandalism. Residents might find the 20% reduction in violent crimes particularly reassuring, though the doubling of anti-social behaviour reports warrants attention from local authorities.

Bourne End's crime rate in January 2024 (3.0 per 1,000) marked a 15.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that appears modest given the community's size. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 338 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The population context further underscores the area's safety: with 7,445 residents, the 22 recorded crimes represent a minuscule fraction of the population. This stark contrast to the UK average highlights Bourne End's status as an outlier in terms of crime prevention, though it is unclear whether this stems from demographic factors, community cohesion, or effective policing. The previous month's rate (3.5) and current rate (3.0) suggest a consistent downward trend, potentially influenced by seasonal factors or long-term initiatives that have reduced criminal opportunities. For residents, the 1-in-338 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of security, though localized fluctuations in anti-social behaviour may require targeted interventions.