Barnton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barnton's crime rate for April 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000, a figure that is 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance places the area in stark contrast to the national profile, where violence and sexual offences constitute a larger share of total crimes. In Barnton, violent crimes accounted for 52.4% of the 21 reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (14.3%) and public order offences (9.5%). The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period and spring weather—likely influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to both public order issues and property crime. However, the area's violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 26% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the built-up area's characteristics, such as lower population density or community-focused policing strategies. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in violent crime and a broader success in keeping rates significantly below the national benchmark.

April 2024 marked a 23.5% increase in Barnton's overall crime rate compared to March, but the most significant changes were in specific categories. Criminal damage and arson doubled from zero to three incidents, a 100% increase, while anti-social behaviour and burglary also rose to one incident each. This shift contrasts with a 50% reduction in other theft, which fell from two to one. Violent crimes remained the largest category, accounting for 52.4% of all incidents, but saw a modest 8.3% decrease from 12 to 11. Barnton's violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 26% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap in this category. The rise in property-related crimes like burglary and criminal damage may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during Easter, though the overall rate remains well below national levels.

Barnton's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 23.5% compared to March's 3.0 per 1,000, reaching 3.7 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the daily crime count remains low at approximately one incident per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 271 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 5,699, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents. The rise in specific categories such as criminal damage and arson—doubling from zero to three incidents—contrasts with the continued decline in other theft, which fell by 50%. This suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity that may reflect seasonal or local factors, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average.