Broughton Astley Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton Astley’s December 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places it 59.2% below the UK average, underscoring its position as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. This stark contrast with the national picture is evident across multiple crime categories, where local rates consistently fall well beneath UK benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 53.6% of all reported crimes, with 15 incidents recorded—a rate of 1.5 per 1,000, 41% below the UK average for this category. The prominence of violent crime may reflect the area’s character as a small, tightly knit community where interpersonal disputes are more likely to escalate into reported incidents. However, the significant decline in public order offences (down 33% from the UK average) and criminal damage and arson (43% below the UK average) suggests that local enforcement efforts or community cohesion may be mitigating disorderly conduct. Seasonal factors also appear to shape crime patterns, as the December period—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes over holidays—likely contributes to a mix of increased property crime and reduced public order issues. The overall crime rate, while low, remains influenced by the area’s rural-adjacent setting, where fewer commercial hubs and lower population density may naturally reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

December 2024 witnessed a 100% increase in both burglary and other crime categories, reflecting shifts in criminal activity during the festive season. Burglary, now at 14.3% of total crimes, rose to 0.4 per 1,000 residents—29% above the UK average for this category. This contrast with the 75% reduction in vehicle crime, which fell to 0.1 per 1,000, highlights a divergence in crime patterns compared to national trends. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, declined by 6.3% month-on-month to 15 incidents. This decrease, combined with the 33% UK average shortfall in public order offences, suggests that community-focused initiatives or seasonal factors may be influencing local crime dynamics. A resident would find the 28.1% monthly drop in overall crime rates particularly reassuring, especially given the usual holiday-related spikes in certain areas.

Broughton Astley's crime rate in December 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 28.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of December, which typically sees reduced outdoor activity and increased home occupancy during the Christmas period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 349 residents, illustrating a relatively low level of exposure compared to the UK average. Daily crime figures show an average of one crime per day, a statistic that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur in the local area. When viewed through the lens of the population, the monthly exposure rate highlights how infrequent crime is in Broughton Astley relative to its size. This consistency with historical trends in the built-up area suggests that community factors, such as strong local policing or seasonal routines, may play a role in maintaining this low crime profile.