Borrowash Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. Violent crimes dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 59.3% of all incidents, with 16 cases reported. This includes violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 2.2 per 1,000, 20% below the UK average. Public order offences followed at 14.8%, though they too remained significantly lower than the national rate. The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer—may influence local patterns, though the area’s built-up nature suggests limited exposure to tourism-driven crime. The low overall rate, however, indicates that residents are likely safer than the national average, though the concentration of violent crimes warrants attention. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, while lower than UK averages, showed signs of fluctuation, with shoplifting increasing sharply from zero to one incident. These trends may reflect changes in community activity or enforcement focus during the summer months. The data underscores a need for continued vigilance in addressing violent crime, even as the broader picture remains positive.

June 2024 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting, burglary, and other crime each rising by 100% from zero to one incident, marking a sharp increase in these categories. This contrasts with a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour and other theft, which fell from four to two and two to one respectively. The violent crime category remained the most prevalent, but its rate of 2.2 per 1,000 was 20% below the UK average, suggesting that while localised tensions may exist, Borrowash’s overall approach to managing violence appears effective. Public order offences, though lower than the UK rate, showed no significant change, with four incidents reported. These figures highlight a mixed picture: while violent crime remains a priority, the absence of spikes in property crime or theft from the person indicates that the area’s built-up character may limit opportunities for such offences. Residents should be particularly aware of the sudden rise in shoplifting, which could signal increased foot traffic in retail areas or targeted activity during summer evenings. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour, though down, still accounts for 7.4% of all crimes, indicating that community cohesion efforts may need to be reinforced.

Borrowash’s crime rate rose by 8.1% from 3.5 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 compared to the previous month, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, may reflect the small population of 7,207 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 267 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. This context suggests that residents face minimal risk, though the increase in violent crimes necessitates awareness. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s safety: with only 27 total crimes reported, the rate per capita is among the lowest in the country. This is consistent with Borrowash’s built-up nature, where higher population density often correlates with better policing and community engagement. However, the rise in shoplifting and burglary indicates that even low-crime areas can experience sudden spikes, potentially linked to seasonal factors or changes in local dynamics. These figures should be interpreted alongside the broader UK context, where Borrowash’s performance highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, even as challenges in violent crime management persist.