Broughton Astley Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Broughton Astley during March 2023, accounting for 52.2% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents was 9% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s small population and potentially stronger community networks. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000—38.2% below the UK’s 7.6—suggests a generally safer environment, though this is not uniform across all crime types. Burglary, at 0.7 per 1,000, stood 112% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, when increased foot traffic and longer evenings may heighten opportunities for property crime. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both significantly lower than the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.3 per 1,000 (71% below) and public order at 0.2 per 1,000 (69% below), indicating effective local enforcement or a lower density of social hubs that typically drive such incidents. The crime profile aligns with that of a small built-up area within a rural district, where lower population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to the overall lower crime rate. However, the higher burglary rate highlights specific vulnerabilities, tied to the area’s proximity to transport routes or seasonal patterns affecting property security. These findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions to address the disparity between violent crime and property crime rates, ensuring that the area’s overall safety remains consistent with its demographic and geographic characteristics.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, making up 52.2% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000 was 9% below the UK average, a contrast to burglary, which stood at 0.7 per 1,000—112% above the UK figure of 0.3. The stark divergence between these categories highlights a mix of local factors: while violent crime appears to be managed through community policing or social cohesion, burglary rates suggest vulnerabilities in property security. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both significantly below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.3 per 1,000 (71% below the UK’s 1.0) and public order at 0.2 per 1,000 (69% below). For residents, the daily crime count of roughly one incident provides a tangible measure of local risk, though the overall profile remains markedly safer than national benchmarks.

Broughton Astley's crime rate in March 2023 remained lower than the UK average, with 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.6. This places the area 38.2% below the UK average, a gap that reflects consistent patterns observed in similar small built-up areas. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported each day over the 31-day period, a frequency that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 212 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment compared to larger urban centres. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, provides a local context for residents: it illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Broughton Astley is significantly lower than in areas with higher population densities and more complex social dynamics.