Broughton Astley Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Broughton Astley, 4 crimes are reported each month — a rate 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective offers a tangible sense of risk: a resident has a 1-in-238 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month. The crime profile in August 2023 was shaped by seasonal dynamics, with August's peak holiday period likely influencing patterns. Other theft (31.7% of all crimes) and violent offences (26.8%) dominated, though the latter was 58% below the UK average. The area's relatively low crime rate may stem from its character as a smaller built-up area within Harborough, where community cohesion and limited commercial density could contribute to lower rates of property crime. However, the rise in other theft — 106% above the UK average — hints at vulnerabilities, linked to August's transient population or increased foot traffic in local shops. Seasonal factors also play a role: empty homes during holidays may elevate burglary risks, though this was not reflected in the data. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed towards property offences, which account for 51.2% of all incidents, a pattern consistent with areas where retail and residential density are moderate. This suggests that while Broughton Astley is generally safer than the UK average, targeted vigilance in high-risk categories like theft may be necessary during months with increased visitor numbers.

August 2023 brought notable shifts in crime patterns for Broughton Astley. Three categories saw 100% month-on-month increases: other crime, drugs, and shoplifting — all rising from zero to one or two incidents. This suggests emerging or sporadic issues. Conversely, public order offences fell by 42.9%, and violent crimes decreased by 8.3%, indicating some stability in areas typically associated with higher-risk behaviour. Other theft stood out as the most common category, contributing 31.7% of all crimes — 106% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local factors, such as the area's retail presence or transient population during August's holiday season. Meanwhile, violent crimes were 58% below the UK average, a statistic that could partly explain the overall low crime rate despite the increases in other categories.

Broughton Astley's crime rate in August 2023 rose 10.8% from 3.8 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents compared to July. This increase, though modest, translates to roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that underscores the area's generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 238 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while not zero, remains markedly lower than the UK average. The population context is critical here: with 9,770 residents, even a small number of incidents has a visible impact. Daily crime counts, however, provide a more immediate sense of risk. A resident is likely to encounter no crime at all in a given day, but the slight upward trend suggests vigilance during August's peak holiday period, when empty homes and transient visitors may contribute to shifting patterns.