Broomfield Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a notable shift in Broomfield’s crime profile, with the area’s overall crime rate of 13.0 per 1,000 residents placing it 58.5% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This built-up area within Chelmsford, likely characterized by its urban density and proximity to larger economic hubs, saw a stark predominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 64.9% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, were 204% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the social dynamics of a densely populated environment where interactions in public spaces are frequent. Property crimes, though lower in volume (16 incidents), were still represented compared to the UK average, with burglary rates 267% higher than national levels. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days—may have influenced patterns of criminal activity, increasing opportunities for offences in public areas or during extended evenings. However, the absence of significant seasonal trends in property crime suggests that local factors, such as the built environment or socioeconomic conditions, may be more influential. The data also reveals a combination of crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences performing below the UK average, indicating a potential gap in the local crime profile compared to national benchmarks. This contrast highlights the need for localized analysis, as Broomfield’s unique characteristics—whether its proximity to Chelmsford’s commercial centres or its internal demographics—likely shape crime patterns in ways distinct from broader UK trends.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in 'other crime' (3 incidents), a 100% rise in 'other theft' (4 incidents), and a 100% surge in drug-related offences (1 incident) compared to the previous month. These jumps, particularly in 'other crime,' may reflect shifts in criminal activity or reporting patterns. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), a decline that aligns with the UK average (34% below) and could indicate improved community engagement or temporary reductions in alcohol-related incidents. The dominance of violent crimes—48 incidents, or 64.9% of total crimes—places Broomfield far above the UK average for this category (204% higher). This stark imbalance between violent and property crimes suggests a unique local dynamic, influenced by factors such as high population density or specific social interactions in public spaces.

Broomfield’s crime rate in June 2024 (13.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 64.4% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This sharp rise underscores a significant shift in the local crime profile, though it remains unclear whether this reflects temporary spikes or emerging patterns. Daily crime figures reveal that roughly 2 crimes occurred in Broomfield each day in June, a rate that, while locally contextual, highlights the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 77 residents, a statistic that frames the impact on the community in terms of personal exposure. This monthly exposure rate, though lower than some urban centres, contrasts with the UK average and suggests a need for localized analysis. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Broomfield’s 5,707 residents experienced 74 crimes in June, a figure that, when contextualized against the area’s density and infrastructure, may indicate challenges in crime prevention or reporting trends.