Broughton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Broughton, 4.4 crimes were reported in September 2025—a rate 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a relatively low per-capita risk, with anti-social behaviour (31% of all crimes) and violence and sexual offences (24.1%) forming the largest shares of the total. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return to school and university term beginnings, may influence crime patterns, though Broughton’s overall safety profile remains distinct. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 20% above the UK average, potentially reflecting localized tensions or community-specific challenges. Conversely, violence and sexual offences are 57% below the UK rate, a stark contrast that may be attributed to Broughton’s smaller, more tightly knit community structure. The area’s crime profile also shows a notable absence of property crimes typically associated with high-density urban areas, with shoplifting and burglary both below UK averages. This suggests that Broughton’s built-up environment, while not immune to crime, operates within a different set of dynamics compared to larger cities. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the specific challenges of anti-social behaviour, illustrates a community that is generally safe but requires targeted interventions to address persistent issues.

September saw a 100% increase in burglary and drug-related crimes compared to August, with both categories rising from zero to one and two incidents respectively. This shift contrasts with a 36.4% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 11 to 7 cases—a stark reversal from earlier in the year. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 18.2%, though it remains 20% above the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000. The drop in violent crimes may be linked to seasonal factors, as September marks the end of the university freshers’ period, which often correlates with higher incidents of violence. Meanwhile, the 57% below-average rate for violence and sexual offences suggests Broughton’s broader community safety efforts are having a measurable impact. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden spike in property crime that could signal evolving local risks.

Broughton’s September 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 14.8% drop from August’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a manageable local risk level for residents. When scaled to the population of 6,602, this equates to one crime for every 228 residents over the course of the month—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. The monthly exposure metric illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Broughton is less frequent compared to the national context. This consistency in low crime levels aligns with Broughton’s broader trend of maintaining a safer environment relative to the UK, though the slight fluctuations in specific categories, such as the 100% increase in burglary, warrant closer attention to localized factors.