Broughton Astley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, Broughton Astley’s crime rate stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the composition of incidents reveals a nuanced picture. Violent crimes, which accounted for 45% of all reported incidents, significantly outpaced property crimes (27.5%), a shift that may reflect seasonal factors or local social dynamics. The Easter period in April, characterised by increased outdoor activity and fluctuating community interactions, likely contributed to this imbalance. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, remained 30% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences were similarly below national benchmarks. The area’s lower property crime rate, particularly for shoplifting and burglary, may be attributed to its built-up nature within Harborough, where retail and residential zones are more compact, reducing opportunities for such crimes. However, the surge in violent incidents—consistent with the Easter period’s social rhythms—raises questions about local tensions or external influences. This balance between property and violent crime highlights the need for tailored strategies to address rising violence while maintaining the area’s overall safety record. The seasonal context of April, with its mix of holiday activity and spring weather, further complicates the analysis, suggesting that crime trends here are shaped by both geographic and temporal factors.

April 2024 marked a sharp 125% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 18 cases—a stark contrast to the previous month. This surge in violent crime, combined with a 150% rise in public order offences (from 2 to 5), suggests a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent incidents now dominating the profile. While property crimes remained lower than violent crimes, shoplifting cases doubled from zero to five, indicating a new vulnerability in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, a drop that may reflect seasonal changes or community-focused interventions. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents is 30% below the UK average for this category, illustrating that despite the increase, Broughton Astley remains comparatively safer in this domain. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted approaches to address rising violence while maintaining progress in reducing other crime types.

April 2024 saw a 17.5% increase in Broughton Astley’s crime rate compared to March, rising from 3.5 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This monthly change reflects a shift in local dynamics, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, the 40 reported crimes over 30 days equate to approximately one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents. This figure, while low, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Broughton Astley compared to broader UK trends. The population context further highlights that even with the 17.5% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest given the area’s size. This comparison illustrates how local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or seasonal activity—may shape crime patterns distinct from national averages.