Borrowash Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash's crime rate for November 2023 stood at 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 38.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, though specific crime types reveal nuanced patterns. Violent and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 66.7% of all recorded crimes (22 incidents), with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000. This category was 20% above the UK average, a disparity that may partly reflect local dynamics such as the area's built-up character and potential for late-night activity in public spaces. Property crimes, by contrast, were significantly underrepresented, with only 7 incidents (21.2% of total crimes) — far below the UK average for vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.5 per 1,000). The seasonal context of November, with its extended darkness, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping, likely influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though these remained relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The data suggests a combination of local factors and broader trends, with Borrowash's built-up nature potentially contributing to higher violent crime rates while its smaller size and community focus may help suppress property-related offences. This month's figures underscore the importance of contextual analysis in understanding crime patterns, as national averages can mask significant local variations.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person and anti-social behaviour both rising by 100% compared to October. These increases, from zero to one incident each, may reflect heightened vigilance or reporting following Black Friday and Bonfire Night events. Burglary also rose by 100%, though the absolute numbers remained low (2 incidents), possibly linked to seasonal property security lapses. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 83.3%, from six to one incident, a decline that could be attributed to reduced opportunities during darker evenings or targeted enforcement efforts. The violent crime category, at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, was 20% above the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the area's built-up nature and potential for concentrated social interactions. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Borrowash was 20% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), suggesting that fewer vehicles may be targeted or parked in vulnerable locations. For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person highlights the importance of personal vigilance during high-traffic periods, while the drop in criminal damage and arson may indicate effective community engagement or seasonal deterrence factors.

Borrowash's November 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3, a decline that may be linked to the transition from October's Halloween activities to November's more subdued rhythm. Over the course of the month, this equated to approximately one reported crime per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, represents a localised perspective rather than a national benchmark. When scaled to the area's population of 7,207 residents, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 218 residents during the month, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering the broader national context. The comparison to the previous month reveals a consistent trend of declining crime rates, though this must be viewed alongside the area's already low baseline. The daily crime count of 1 per day provides a tangible reference point for residents, illustrating that while crime is not absent, it remains relatively infrequent in this built-up area. This data underscores the importance of population-specific metrics in understanding local crime dynamics, as the same absolute numbers can appear proportionally different depending on the size and density of the area being assessed.