Broomfield Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broomfield’s crime profile in August 2023 reveals a striking dominance of violent and public order offences, which together accounted for 67.2% of all reported crimes. This mix contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. Violence and sexual offences alone made up 51.7% of total crimes, a rate (5.3 per 1,000 residents) that was 101% above the UK average. Public order offences, at 1.6 per 1,000, were 167% above the national figure — a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s urban character and the density of public spaces where such incidents are more likely. Burglary, though lower in volume (1.1 per 1,000), was 224% above the UK average, potentially linked to the seasonal context of August, when holiday absences may leave homes more vulnerable. Bicycle theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 678% above the UK rate — a figure that could indicate a growing need for secure bike storage in the area. This crime mix, dominated by interpersonal and public-order issues, suggests a community where social dynamics and public spaces play a central role in shaping crime patterns. The seasonal context of August, with its peak tourism and increased holiday activity, may have amplified certain vulnerabilities, such as unoccupied properties or overcrowded public areas. The relative absence of anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average (86% below) is an anomaly that could reflect Broomfield’s specific community characteristics or effective local interventions. Overall, the crime mix illustrates a combination of local demographics, urban infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms that shape the area’s security landscape.

August 2023 saw significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), bicycle theft (+100%), and public order offences (+50%), while vehicle crime fell by 25%. These shifts highlight a notable imbalance in crime types, with violent crimes (51.7% of total) and public order issues (15.5%) dominating, both far exceeding UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, were 101% above the UK rate of 2.6 per 1,000 — a stark divergence that may partly explain the area’s overall elevated crime rate. Bicycle theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 678% above the UK average, a figure that could signal unsecured bike storage in local parks or residential areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour’s sharp rise from zero to one incident suggests a new or emerging pattern that warrants closer monitoring.

Broomfield’s crime rate in August 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, rising just 1.7% to 10.2 per 1,000 residents. This suggests little immediate shift in overall criminal activity, though the month-on-month changes in specific categories reveal deeper trends. On a daily basis, Broomfield saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the area’s ongoing security challenges. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one in every 98 residents experienced a reported crime during August — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for sustained community vigilance. The population context further highlights that Broomfield’s relatively small size (5,707 residents) amplifies the visibility of even minor fluctuations in crime rates, making localised efforts to address specific crime types particularly impactful.