Borrowash Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash's overall crime rate in May 2023 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's relatively safer profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.6%) and public order offences (12.5%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community disruptions, which may be influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. The month's context, including bank holidays and extended socialising, likely contributes to the rise in public order incidents. However, the significant decrease in shoplifting—down 75% from 4 to 1—points to a positive shift that may reflect effective local initiatives or seasonal changes in consumer behaviour. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 14% below the UK average, indicating a mixed picture of local safety. The area's performance underscores the interplay between national trends and local characteristics, with Borrowash's built-up environment and community dynamics shaping its unique crime profile.

May 2023 saw a 75% reduction in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 4 to 1, marking the most significant decrease in the month. This decline may partly explain the overall rate being 16.2% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences surged by 500%, rising from 1 to 6, a stark contrast to the drop in shoplifting. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to heightened public order challenges. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 250%, with incidents increasing from 2 to 7, suggesting a potential link to community dynamics during the month. Burglary remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate 126% higher than the national benchmark, indicating a persistent local issue requiring attention.

Borrowash's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 23.1% compared to the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, translating to a monthly exposure where one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents. This figure provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents, though it remains lower than the UK average when considering overall rates. The population of 7,207 residents means that the monthly crime rate corresponds to a 1-in-150 chance of being involved in a reported crime, a measure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. While the increase from April to May is significant, it must be weighed against the broader trend of Borrowash maintaining a crime rate 16.2% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the area's relatively safer profile despite the month-on-month fluctuation.