Cranfield Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cranfield’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure marks a continued trend of low crime activity in the area, which has long been characterized by its relatively safe environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (45.2%), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and burglary (12.9%). The surge in violent crime—doubling from July—was the most striking deviation from the area’s usual pattern, with no clear seasonal precedent to explain the rise. Anti-social behaviour, typically a dominant category, fell sharply, likely due to the August school holidays reducing public congregation in local spaces. Burglary, though still rare, saw a dramatic 300% increase, which may be linked to the holiday season’s impact on property security. The area’s overall crime profile remains stable, with property crimes (9 incidents) and violent crimes (14 incidents) maintaining a roughly 2:1 ratio. Seasonal factors, such as the peak holiday period in August, may have played a role in these shifts, as increased tourism and empty homes could have influenced burglary rates. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in public order offences or theft from the person suggests that other localized factors may have contributed to the unexpected spike in violence. Cranfield’s experience highlights how even low-crime areas can see sudden fluctuations, often tied to external pressures or changes in community behavior.

August 2024 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 14 incidents. This surge, which now accounts for 45.2% of all crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (33% below Cranfield’s rate). Meanwhile, burglary increased by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), a figure that exceeds the UK average by 56%. This anomaly may be linked to August’s peak holiday season, when empty homes and increased tourism could heighten burglary risks. Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 68.8% (from 16 to 5 incidents), likely reflecting reduced public activity during school holidays. Other theft also fell by 50%, though both categories remain below the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized dynamics, with violent crime emerging as a notable outlier in Cranfield’s otherwise stable crime profile.

Cranfield's crime rate in August 2024 dropped to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 32.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. On a daily basis, one crime was reported per day in August, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national daily averages due to data limitations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,824, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The drop from July to August reflects broader seasonal patterns, with August typically seeing reduced crime activity due to holidays and fewer public gatherings. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes and burglary in August contrasts with this trend, indicating localized factors that may have influenced specific categories.