Broughton Astley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton Astley’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, 53.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marks the area’s continued position as one of the safer built-up communities within Harborough, though the data reveals unexpected shifts in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common type, accounting for 38.9% of all incidents (14 cases), with this category 48% below the UK average. Other theft followed closely, contributing 22.2% of total crimes (8 cases), though this type is 29% above the national rate. The most surprising finding, however, was the 300% month-on-month increase in vehicle crime, which rose from one to four incidents. This surge occurred despite the area’s generally low crime profile and may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. The overall crime mix also showed a slight shift toward property-related offences, with property crimes (18) now making up 50% of all reported incidents compared to 38.9% for violent crimes. This pattern is consistent with Broughton Astley’s character as a low-density built-up area, where vehicle crime and theft may be more prevalent due to limited commercial activity and increased reliance on personal vehicles. October’s transition into darker evenings and the timing of local events likely played a role in these changes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The area’s crime rate remains well below national averages, suggesting that its built-up nature within a rural district may contribute to lower opportunities for certain types of crime compared to more densely populated regions.

October 2023 saw vehicle crime in Broughton Astley increase by 300%, jumping from one incident to four. This sharp rise contrasts with the area’s generally low crime profile and may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity or changes in local traffic patterns. Other theft also surged by 166.7%, rising from three to eight incidents, though this category remains 29% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped 75% from four to one incident, a decline consistent with the area’s overall trend of being 92% below the UK average for this category. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (18) now accounting for 50% of total incidents compared to 38.9% for violence and sexual offences. This mix aligns with the area’s character as a built-up rural community, where property-related offences may be more common due to lower population density and limited commercial hubs.

Broughton Astley's crime rate in October 2023 rose 12.2% from the previous month, moving to 3.7 per 1,000 residents from 3.3. This places the area 53.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting its lower-than-national crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 271 residents, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure compared to larger urban areas. Daily crime figures show an average of one crime per day in Broughton Astley, a local metric that underscores the area’s sparse incident rate. When scaled to the population of 9,770, this suggests that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in vehicle crime—warrant closer attention. The area’s built-up nature within Harborough may contribute to this pattern, with limited commercial density reducing opportunities for certain offences compared to more densely populated regions.