Birstall Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 15,994 residents, Birstall recorded 56 crimes in October 2023 — translating to 3.5 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (18 cases, 32.1% of total), vehicle crime (16 cases, 28.6%), and public order offences (6 cases, 10.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns in October, when darker evenings and Halloween may influence crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, while still a concern, fell by 37.9% compared to the previous month, though they remain 59% below the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime, however, stood out as significantly higher than the UK rate (92% above), suggesting local factors such as parking density or traffic patterns may play a role. Public order and shoplifting offences both fell below UK averages by over 30%, indicating potential community-specific deterrents or effective policing in these areas. The overall crime picture illustrates a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Birstall’s low rate contrasting sharply with the UK average but showing pockets of divergence in specific crime types.

October 2023 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 220% (from 5 to 16 cases) — a rise that may reflect increased car usage during darker evenings or changes in local parking habits. Public order offences also rose by 50% (from 4 to 6 cases), though they remained 32% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 57.1% (from 14 to 6 cases), and other theft dropped 83.3% (from 6 to 1 case), suggesting possible seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, declined by 37.9% compared to the previous month. of all crimes. This mix of increases and decreases highlights the month’s volatility. Vehicle crime’s 92% gap above the UK average (0.5 vs 1.0 per 1,000) contrasts with the 59% deficit in violence and sexual offences (2.7 vs 1.1 per 1,000), illustrating how Birstall’s crime profile differs from national norms. Residents may find the sharp drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate seasonal retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during October.

Birstall’s crime rate in October 2023 (3.5 per 1,000) marked an 18.8% decline from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period — a figure that, while seemingly low, translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 286 residents. This rate is lower than the UK average but shows variation in specific categories: for instance, vehicle crime’s 1.0 per 1,000 rate (92% above the UK average) contrasts with public order offences’ 0.4 per 1,000 (32% below). The population-scaled perspective reveals that Birstall’s crime environment is both safer in aggregate and distinct in its composition. For context, the 56 crimes recorded in October would equate to approximately one incident for every 286 residents over the course of the month — a figure that, while not negligible, underscores the area’s relatively low crime density. This comparison highlights how Birstall’s unique mix of rural and built-up characteristics, combined with local policing strategies, shapes its crime profile differently from both the UK average and its own historical trends.