Barnton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Barnton in November 2023 reveals a distinct mix that diverges from the UK average, with violent crimes forming the majority of incidents. At 3.2 per 1,000 residents, Barnton’s overall crime rate is 57.3% below the national average of 7.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast that underscores the area’s relatively low-risk environment. Violent and sexual offences accounted for 55.6% of all crimes reported, with 10 incidents recorded—31% below the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within a broader rural county, where limited commercial activity and smaller population density reduce opportunities for property-related offences but leave residents more exposed to interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.7% of the total, while drugs and possession of weapons emerged as outliers, with the former 150% above the UK average and the latter 233% above. These figures suggest that while Barnton remains safer than the national average overall, specific challenges such as drug-related activity require attention. Seasonal factors in November—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely influenced the patterns observed, with increased social interaction and reduced visibility potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour and drug offences. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime, 60% below the UK average, could indicate effective local policing strategies or reduced traffic in residential areas, though this remains speculative without further data. This month’s figures illustrate a community where violent crime is the primary concern, but the overall safety record remains commendable compared to broader national trends.

November 2023 saw a stark increase in drug-related crimes, which rose by 200% compared to the previous month, a jump from one to three reported incidents. This surge, though still small in absolute terms, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as the proximity to Black Friday, which can heighten retail activity and associated risks. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, rising from zero to three incidents, a change that could indicate heightened tensions during the shorter evenings of November. In contrast, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7%, dropping from three to one incident, linked to reduced traffic or altered parking patterns as the month progressed. The crime mix in Barnton remains heavily skewed towards violent offences, which accounted for 55.6% of all incidents—31% below the UK average for this category. This divergence highlights a local profile where personal safety concerns outweigh property-related crimes, a trend consistent with smaller built-up areas where community dynamics and policing presence may play a role.

Barnton's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 10% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas during late autumn. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 5,699, the monthly exposure figure shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 317 residents. This statistic underscores the rarity of crime in Barnton relative to its size, though it is essential to contextualise this within the broader Cheshire West and Chester region, where urban density and socioeconomic factors can influence local crime patterns differently. The low rate of vehicle crime—60% below the UK average—suggests that local infrastructure or community practices may be contributing to reduced opportunities for such offences, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.