Bargod Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 saw Bargod's crime rate rise to 9.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.4% above the UK average of 8.2. This marked increase follows a seasonal shift as summer begins, with longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in public spaces likely contributing to the uptick. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all crimes, the highest category, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely. These patterns align with typical summer dynamics in built-up areas, where social gatherings and tourism-related activity may amplify tensions. The data shows a significant divergence from national trends in specific categories: public order offences in Bargod were 146% above the UK average, and anti-social behaviour was 21% above. Conversely, shoplifting and drugs-related crimes were below the UK average, suggesting local factors may suppress these types. The sharp rise in public order offences—up 33.3% from May—raises questions about community tensions or increased policing focus in certain areas. While the overall rate remains elevated, the breakdown highlights a combination of local demographics and seasonal pressures, requiring targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities.

June 2024 brought stark increases in bicycle theft and robbery, both rising by 100% from May, with no incidents reported in the previous month. This sudden surge in property-related crimes may reflect heightened activity during summer months or shifts in criminal tactics. Public order offences also climbed sharply by 33.3%, reaching 12 incidents—a category that is 146% above the UK average. This jump could be linked to the start of the tourism season in nearby coastal areas, with increased foot traffic and social interactions in Bargod's built-up environment. Violent crimes fell by 43.8% compared to May, though they still account for 36% of all reported crimes, remaining 23% above the UK average for this category. The contrast between rising public order issues and declining violent crime suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity. Residents should be particularly vigilant about unattended bicycles and personal belongings in public spaces, given the doubling of bicycle theft cases. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 66.7%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 57.1%, due to increased police presence or seasonal changes in criminal opportunity.

Bargod's crime rate in June 2024 (9.3 per 1,000) marked a 27.8% decrease from May's rate of 12.9 per 1,000, indicating a short-term dip despite the overall annual elevation. This month-on-month decline contrasts with the 13.4% annual increase over the UK average, suggesting cyclical fluctuations in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Bargod experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 107 residents. This rate, while lower than the UK's average monthly exposure (which is not provided here), highlights the concentrated nature of crime in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Bargod's crime rate exceeds the national average, the absolute number of incidents (75) is relatively modest given its population of 8,034. This suggests that the elevated rate is driven by a small but persistent subset of criminal activity rather than widespread disorder. The comparison also underscores the variability of crime patterns: while public order offences are 146% above the UK average, shoplifting is 52% below, illustrating the need for targeted policing strategies that address specific local vulnerabilities without overgeneralizing.