Flitwick Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Flitwick’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.4% improvement over the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This slight edge, though modest, underscores the area’s relatively stable security profile. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (23 incidents, 24.7% of total), anti-social behaviour (17, 18.3%), and shoplifting (15, 16.1%). These figures align with seasonal trends: July, a peak summer month, typically sees increased foot traffic in retail areas and public spaces, which may contribute to higher shoplifting rates. However, the lower-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences—2.0 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 2.9 per 1,000—suggests that Flitwick’s community-oriented policing or smaller population size may temper such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, remained slightly above the UK average, linked to the area’s built-up nature and the social dynamics of a small town. Shoplifting’s sharp deviation from the UK average (91% higher) may reflect the presence of local shops and the impact of summer tourism. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with Flitwick managing to maintain a crime profile that is broadly in line with expectations for a mid-sized built-up area.

July 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories. Burglary and vehicle crime each doubled compared to June, rising from 1 to 3 and 2 to 6 respectively. This sharp increase may be linked to summer holidays or increased outdoor activity. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a drop that could reflect seasonal changes in cycling activity or local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained lower than the UK average, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.9 per 1,000. This 30% deficit may partly stem from Flitwick’s smaller population and less dense urban environment. Shoplifting, however, was starkly higher—91% above the UK average—likely driven by the area’s retail presence and increased foot traffic during the summer. Residents may find the 30% reduction in violent crime a reassuring contrast to the spike in property-related offences.

Flitwick’s crime rate in July 2024 rose 54.9% compared to the previous month, jumping from 5.3 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 2.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly three crimes reported each day in July, a figure that, while modest, reflects local patterns of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 122 residents, a ratio that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. This figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide averages, highlights the localised nature of crime trends in Flitwick. The rise in violent crime and property offences may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during festivals or summer events. The population context—11,328 residents—means that even a small number of incidents can have a visible impact on community perceptions of safety.