The question of how safe New Brancepeth is at night requires a closer look at available data. While the village, a Built-Up Area (BUA) in County Durham with a population of 2914, exhibits a lower overall crime rate than the UK average, its night safety score paints a more nuanced picture.
The crime rate in New Brancepeth stands at 54.5 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is significantly below the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, suggesting a generally safer environment compared to many other areas in the country. The overall safety score for New Brancepeth is 86 out of 100, also exceeding the UK average of 79. This indicates a perception of relative safety within the community.
However, the night safety score specifically is a concerning 11 out of 100. This score, which reflects residents' feelings of safety after dark, is substantially lower than the UK average. The violent crime rate is 27.1 per 1,000, which, while not drastically higher than some areas, contributes to the lower night safety score. It's important to remember that this score reflects perceived safety, and may not perfectly correlate with actual crime incidents.
It's crucial to interpret these figures within context. A lower overall crime rate doesn't guarantee complete safety at night. Factors such as street lighting, police presence, and community vigilance all influence how safe people feel. The low night safety score suggests that residents may feel less secure after dark, potentially due to a combination of factors not fully reflected in the raw crime data. We don’t have data to explain why the night safety score is so low.