Bourne End Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Bourne End, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all reported crimes in November 2024. With a total crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 60.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The high proportion of violent crime—15 incidents compared to 7 property crimes—suggests a persistent challenge in managing interpersonal conflict, likely influenced by the area’s proximity to larger urban centres and its role as a commuter hub. The seasonal context of November, with dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night, may contribute to increased incidents of violence. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates fell by 50% compared to October, potentially reflecting reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday lull. The low property crime rate—particularly vehicle crime, which is 32% below the UK average—suggests effective local policing or community measures, though the rise in vehicle crime (+100%) warrants scrutiny. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas while maintaining the area’s overall safety relative to national benchmarks.

November 2024 saw a 25% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 20 to 15 incidents, marking a notable shift in the crime mix. This reduction may be linked to seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings limiting opportunities for late-night incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a spike that could indicate targeted thefts during the holiday season or increased vehicle presence in the area. Other theft also rose by 33.3%, suggesting a broader trend in property-related crimes despite the overall decline in violent incidents. Shoplifting rates fell by 50% compared to October, due to reduced foot traffic following the Black Friday shopping period. The area’s violence rate—2.0 per 1,000—remains 22% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring the effectiveness of local initiatives in curbing violent crime. Residents may find the 68.2% share of violent crime in total reports particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for focused prevention strategies in this category.

Bourne End’s crime rate in November 2024 (3.0 per 1,000) represents a 37.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the low level of incidents relative to the population of 7,445 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 338 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of safety for residents, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is relatively low. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces the area’s status as a comparatively safe location, with the total crime count of 22 being spread across a small, tightly-knit community. These figures, when combined with the 60.5% gap between Bourne End’s rate and the national average, suggest that local governance and policing strategies are effectively mitigating crime, even as specific categories like vehicle crime show unexpected fluctuations.