Broughton Astley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,770 residents, Broughton Astley recorded 32 crimes in September 2023, equating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 individuals. This figure is 58.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a significant disparity that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution between property and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.3% of total incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (15.6%) and public order issues (15.6%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to educational institutions and the onset of shorter evenings—may influence crime patterns, particularly in categories like public order and anti-social behaviour, which are lower than the UK average. The area’s built-up nature within Harborough likely contributes to this profile, with community presence and infrastructure potentially mitigating opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the data also shows that property-related offences, such as burglary and vehicle crime, increased by 100% compared to August, a shift that may warrant closer attention to local vulnerabilities. These trends suggest a complex relationship between seasonal transitions and crime dynamics, where factors like increased foot traffic or changes in social activity could play a role. The overall crime rate, while low, remains a focal point for understanding how Broughton Astley’s unique characteristics interact with broader national crime patterns.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to August: other crime, burglary, and vehicle crime. This uptick in property-related offences contrasts with a 76.9% drop in other theft, which fell from 13 to 3 incidents. The decrease in other theft may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced retail activity as the month progresses beyond the summer holidays. Violence and sexual offences also declined slightly by 9.1%, though they remain the most prevalent category at 31.3% of total crimes. This category is 64% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests local policing or community initiatives may be effective in curbing violent incidents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains significantly lower than the UK average (70% below), a trend consistent with the area’s built-up nature and potential for community oversight. These shifts highlight the dynamic interplay between local demographics and seasonal rhythms, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which may influence both crime types and reporting patterns.

Broughton Astley's September 2023 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 21.9% decrease from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in local crime. This reduction aligns with a broader pattern of lower-than-average crime rates across multiple categories, including violence and sexual offences (64% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (70% below). The daily crime count for September averaged one incident per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of reported crimes in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 305 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime within the local population. When compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, Broughton Astley's performance highlights its position as a significantly safer area, particularly in categories such as public order and criminal damage. This monthly exposure figure, while low, invites consideration of how local factors—such as community engagement or geographic isolation—might contribute to maintaining such a rate. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, for every 1,000 residents, fewer than four crimes are recorded annually, a contrast to the national average that reinforces the area’s distinct crime profile.