Borrowash Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Borrowash's crime profile in February 2024, accounting for 60% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents, remains 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 is 60.6% lower than the UK's 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting Borrowash's consistently safer environment. Seasonal context suggests that the winter months may suppress outdoor activity, yet the persistence of violent crime indicates factors beyond seasonal trends. The low rate of property crimes—only 3 incidents, or 15% of total crimes—further reinforces the area's divergence from national patterns, where property crime typically dominates. This contrast may reflect local characteristics such as a smaller, tightly knit community or effective policing strategies. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, show mixed trends, with the latter declining by 33.3% compared to the previous month. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person aligns with Borrowash's rural or semi-rural nature, where such crimes are less common than in densely populated urban areas. These patterns suggest that Borrowash's crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographic isolation, community cohesion, and targeted enforcement efforts.

February saw a 33.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from nine to 12 incidents. This category remains 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, indicating a persistent gap between local and national trends. Meanwhile, possession of weapons—a category that rose by 100% from zero to one incident—surpassed the UK average by 43%. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, aligning with a seasonal lull typical in winter months. The sharp rise in violent crime contrasts with the overall low rate, suggesting that concentrated incidents may reflect local dynamics such as community tensions or targeted activity. Residents might find the 60% share of violent crime in the total tally particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the dominance of this category in shaping the area's crime profile.

Borrowash's crime rate in February 2024 rose by 11.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.5 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 360 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK-wide average, which sees far higher exposure. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Borrowash remains significantly safer than the national average, with crime levels 60.6% below the UK rate. This consistency with broader trends suggests that local factors, such as community policing or demographic stability, may play a role in maintaining lower rates despite the monthly uptick.