Bridport Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bridport's crime profile in July 2024 was dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for nearly a third of all reported crimes (27 incidents). At 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate was 10.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the need for targeted local interventions. The breakdown reveals a striking concentration of incidents in categories typically associated with urban environments: anti-social behaviour (29.4% of total crimes), violence and sexual offences (28.3%), and other theft (12%). This contrasts with the UK average, where anti-social behaviour constitutes 15% of reported crimes. July's seasonal context — peak tourism, festivals, and summer nights — likely amplifies such incidents, as increased foot traffic and social gatherings may contribute to higher rates of disorder. The town's built-up area, while smaller than major urban centres, appears to mirror patterns seen in coastal towns with transient populations. Anti-social behaviour's rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 86% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic. This could be attributed to Bridport's role as a tourist destination during the summer months, where transient populations and outdoor events may interact with existing social challenges. Meanwhile, property crimes like burglary (5 incidents) and shoplifting (3) remained below UK averages, though the latter's 50% decline from June may indicate seasonal shifts in offender behaviour. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling property crime highlights a shift in the area's crime profile during the summer. This pattern may partly explain the 10.7% gap from the UK average, as the town's specific mix of residential and tourist activity appears to drive a distinct set of challenges.

July 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+125%), criminal damage and arson (+250%), and other theft (+175%). These surges, particularly in anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes 29.4% of all crimes, contrast sharply with the 15% drop in shoplifting. The breakdown reveals Bridport's anti-social behaviour rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 86% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics. Conversely, shoplifting fell by half, with a rate (0.3 per 1,000) 56% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), suggesting a shift in offender focus during the summer. Residents may find the 50% decline in vehicle crime (from 0.5 to 0.3 per 1,000) noteworthy, though this remains below the UK average. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling property crimes highlights a shift in the crime profile during July.

Bridport's crime rate in July 2024 (9.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 50.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This surge translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a figure that may reflect heightened summer activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 108 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of nearly 10,000. While the daily crime count aligns with seasonal patterns, the population-scaled perspective reveals a sharper picture: Bridport's rate is higher than the UK average, yet the distribution of crime types differs markedly. The local context — a coastal town with a blend of residential and tourist activity — likely influences this dynamic, as events and festivals in July may amplify anti-social behaviour and other incidents.