Bourne End Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne End's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 42.9% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, though lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, comprising 52.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—9% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences, however, surged to 6 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), a 25% increase over the UK average for the same category. This spike aligns with the area's seasonal context: July is a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, all of which may contribute to heightened public order challenges. Meanwhile, property crimes remained relatively low, with other theft (0.5 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) both below UK averages. The contrast between violent crime trends and property crime patterns suggests a shift in offender priorities, possibly influenced by the area's character as a commuter-focused built-up area with limited industrial presence. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies during the summer months, when transient populations and event-driven activity can amplify certain types of incidents.

July 2024 saw a stark doubling of public order offences in Bourne End, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a 200% increase. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 1 to 3), signals a notable shift in local crime patterns. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 52.8% of all incidents.6 per 1,000 was 9% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 83.3%, dropping from 6 to 1 incident—a decline that may reflect heightened policing during summer festivals or changes in community engagement. Vehicle crime also doubled to 2 incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in parking areas during the busy tourist season. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in public spaces and event management.

Bourne End's crime rate in July 2024 rose 24.1% from June's 3.9 per 1,000 to 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local crime dynamics. While this increase appears modest numerically, it translates to one reported crime for every 207 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area's population of 7,445. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a consistent rhythm that aligns with typical summer patterns in a built-up area with seasonal tourism activity. This monthly exposure rate, though low compared to national averages, underscores the importance of community vigilance during peak visitor periods. The rise in public order offences and criminal damage, coupled with a sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, suggests shifting priorities among offenders, potentially influenced by the area's summer calendar of events and increased foot traffic.