Brimington Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brimington’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. At 6.6 per 1,000 residents, Brimington’s overall crime rate is 18.5% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—37 incidents, or 49.3% of the total—contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000. This overrepresentation of violent crime may be influenced by local factors such as population density, community demographics, or the area’s role as a commuter hub within Chesterfield. Anti-social behaviour (20.0% of crimes) and other crime (6.7%) further shape the mix, with the latter category showing a 122% increase over the UK average. Seasonal context also plays a role, as October’s shorter evenings and the approach of Halloween could contribute to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, remain well below the UK average, with burglary falling by 83.3% month-on-month—a decline that may reflect heightened awareness during darker evenings or the effectiveness of local policing strategies. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime persists, while the overall lower crime rate offers a basis for cautious optimism in Brimington’s safety profile.

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brimington’s crime mix in October, making up 49.3% of all reported incidents—24% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast to the UK profile suggests a localised concentration of violent crime, possibly linked to social dynamics or community tensions. Meanwhile, property crimes remained significantly below the UK average, with burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft all showing marked decreases. Burglary fell 83.3% month-on-month, from six to one incident, a drop that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic or increased home security measures. Other crime, however, surged by 100%, rising from zero to five incidents, a category that includes non-specific offences and could indicate emerging trends or underreported issues requiring closer scrutiny.

Brimington’s crime rate in October 2024 fell 17.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.0 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and the transition into winter may reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, Brimington experienced roughly two crimes per day in October, a figure that contextualises the local pace of incidents within a typical working week. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 151 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to areas with higher population densities. When scaled to the area’s population of 11,324, this translates to a manageable burden on local policing and community resources, though the persistence of violent crime remains a focal point for further analysis.