Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Breaston and Draycott recorded 40 crimes across a population of 7,349, translating to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 34.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35% of all incidents (14 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (22.5%, 9 cases) and violence and sexual offences (22.5%, 9 cases). August, as a peak holiday month, may have influenced local patterns, with increased tourism potentially contributing to heightened anti-social behaviour and the sharp rise in criminal damage. However, the area's violent crime rate remains low, 55% below the UK average. The crime mix suggests a focus on property-related issues (anti-social behaviour and criminal damage) rather than personal violence, a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas where community dynamics and policing presence may play a role. Seasonal factors, such as holiday-related activity and the temporary absence of residents during August, may have influenced the sharp increase in criminal damage, though this remains speculative without further data. The overall low crime rate positions Breaston and Draycott as a relatively safe area, with residents experiencing fewer reported incidents compared to the UK average.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 800% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 9 incidents. This spike, though unexplained by available data, contrasts sharply with declines in other categories. Anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% to 14 cases, and other theft dropped by 60% to 2 incidents, suggesting possible seasonal or localised factors at play. The area's violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 55% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a trend consistent with the overall low crime profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 32% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), highlighting a unique local challenge. For residents, the 800% jump in criminal damage and arson may prompt increased vigilance in areas prone to vandalism during peak holiday periods.

Breaston and Draycott's crime rate in August 2024 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 31.1% decrease from July's 7.9 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This reduction is most visible in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 33.3% to 14 incidents, and other theft, which dropped by 60% to 2 cases. However, criminal damage and arson surged by 800% (from 1 to 9 incidents), a stark anomaly. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in August, a low frequency that contrasts with the UK's generally higher rates. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure compared to larger urban centres. When considering the area's population of 7,349, the 40 total crimes recorded represent a manageable burden, particularly given the absence of significant spikes in violent crime. This context suggests that local policing efforts or seasonal factors may have contributed to the overall decline, though the sharp rise in criminal damage remains unexplained by available data.