Broughton Astley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Broughton Astley, 3.8 crimes were reported in August 2024—53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This rate translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 264 residents, a figure that highlights the area's relative safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of all crimes, followed by burglary (16.2%) and criminal damage and arson (13.5%). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may have influenced these patterns, as empty homes during the summer increase burglary risks. However, the area's overall crime profile remains significantly lower than the UK average, with violent crimes 44% below the national rate. Property crimes, while contributing 46.5% of total offences, were not uniformly elevated; burglary was 87% above the UK average, but other property crimes like shoplifting and criminal damage were below the national benchmark. This contrast suggests a combination of local factors, such as the built-up area's characteristics, and broader national trends. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (86% below the UK average) and public order offences (37% below) further reinforces the area's distinct crime picture, one shaped by its smaller population and potential seasonal dynamics.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in public order offences, shoplifting, and 'other crime'—each category more than doubling from July. This surge in public order incidents, which rose by 100% to four reported cases, may partly explain the 54.5% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 11 to five. Violent crimes remained the most common category, but they were 44% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000. Burglary. of total crimes, was 87% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics. Residents should note that shoplifting cases doubled in August, suggesting heightened retail activity or targeted behaviour during the summer holiday period.

Broughton Astley's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% drop from the previous month's 4.2 rate. This decline aligns with the local seasonal rhythm, as August marks the peak of the summer holiday period when many properties are vacated, potentially reducing opportunities for burglary. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 264 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a frequency that is consistent with the overall low crime profile of the built-up area within Harborough. When scaled to the local population of 9,770, this rate suggests that a resident has a 1-in-264 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during the month, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK as a whole.