Galleywood Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,114 residents, August 2023 saw 38 crimes reported in Galleywood, translating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 people—34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate places the area significantly safer than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 21.1% of all crimes (8 incidents), followed by public order (15.8%) and vehicle crime (13.2%). Violent crime rates in Galleywood (1.1 per 1,000) are 58% below the UK average for this category, while public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) are 33% higher than the national figure. The area's low overall crime rate may reflect its suburban character, with limited nightlife and fewer high-density residential zones compared to larger urban centres. However, August—a peak holiday month—introduces seasonal dynamics, such as increased tourism and potential empty homes, which could theoretically elevate burglary risks. While no significant spikes in property crime were observed, the data suggests that local factors like community engagement and policing presence may contribute to the area's consistently lower-than-average violent crime rates.

August 2023 witnessed stark shifts in crime patterns compared to July, with vehicle crime surging by 150% (2 to 5 incidents) and shoplifting doubling from zero to two reported cases. This increase in vehicle crime may reflect summer travel trends or changes in local parking practices. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 55.6% (from 18 to 8), a drop that aligns with the area's generally low violent crime profile. Robbery rates stood at 3.44 times the UK average (3 incidents vs. 0.1 per 1,000), though this remains a small absolute number. Public order offences also declined by 25%, potentially linked to seasonal changes in community activity. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in shoplifting—a 100% increase from July—which may signal shifts in local retail security measures or patterns of foot traffic during the summer months. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring seasonal trends in crime reporting.

The crime rate in Galleywood remained stable at 5.3 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, matching the previous month's figure exactly. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately one crime reported per day across the built-up area—a rate that, while non-zero, is relatively low for a suburban locality. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. When compared to the UK average, this translates to a 34.6% reduction in overall crime risk. For instance, while violent crime rates in Galleywood are lower than the national average, public order offences and vehicle crime are both above UK benchmarks. This contrast highlights the area's unique characteristics: its suburban layout likely reduces opportunities for violent crime, but its proximity to major roads or transport links may contribute to higher vehicle-related incidents. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the absolute number of crimes, Galleywood's residents face a crime risk that is meaningfully below the national average, particularly in violent crime categories.