Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Breaston and Draycott recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 56.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation highlights the area’s unique position relative to national trends, with local factors likely playing a significant role. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents (9 cases), though this rate was 53% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson followed, contributing 25% of total crimes (6 cases), a figure that was 40% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This contrast suggests a combination of local vulnerabilities and effective policing in other areas. Public order offences (5 cases) and vehicle crime (3 cases) further shaped the crime picture, with the latter slightly below the UK average. Seasonal factors in November—such as Bonfire Night and the aftermath of Black Friday shopping—likely influenced these patterns. The low overall rate may reflect the area’s smaller population and possibly lower levels of urban density, though the higher-than-average rates for criminal damage and public order offences hint at challenges tied to community events or environmental factors. These dynamics, while not directly comparable to larger urban centres, underscore the importance of tailored local strategies to address specific crime trends.

The most striking change in November 2024 was the 75% drop in shoplifting, with incidents falling from four to one. This decline, likely tied to the waning impact of Black Friday shopping, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, where shoplifting rates in the area were 86% below. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson decreased by 14.3%, from seven to six incidents, a shift that may reflect reduced Bonfire Night-related activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.5% of all crimes, remained 53% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly influenced by the area’s smaller population and community cohesion. The mix of crimes also shifted: property crimes (10) now slightly outpaced violent crimes (9), a reversal from earlier in the year, indicating potential seasonal or situational factors at play.

Breaston and Draycott’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a sharp decline of 49.9% from the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This reduction, though significant, still places the area far below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 306 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that is lower than many comparable urban centres. When contextualised against the local population of 7,349, the monthly exposure of 1-in-306 residents to crime highlights the area’s overall safety profile. While such statistics offer reassurance, they also reflect the importance of maintaining community vigilance, particularly during events like Bonfire Night, which can temporarily elevate certain crime types.