Broughton Astley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton Astley’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, 36.6% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure positions the area as significantly safer than the national average, a trend consistent with its rural-urban hybrid character as a built-up area within Harborough. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.7% of all incidents (21 cases), followed by burglary (15.9%, 7 cases) and anti-social behaviour (9.1%, 4 cases). The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes typically outweigh violent ones. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns: February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, could reduce opportunities for theft but increase indoor conflicts or targeted burglaries. The area’s low crime rate may reflect its relatively small population, limited commercial activity, and the absence of major transport hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates. However, the sharp rise in burglary and violence suggests a need to monitor local conditions, particularly as the area transitions into spring. The UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000) is starkly lower than Broughton Astley’s 0.7, highlighting a localised vulnerability that warrants further analysis. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences remain well below the UK average, indicating a generally orderly environment despite the recent spikes in specific categories.

February 2024 marked a dramatic 250% increase in burglary, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents — the largest month-on-month swing in the area. This surge, despite the UK average burglary rate being 0.3 per 1,000 (133% below Broughton Astley’s 0.7), suggests localised factors may be at play, such as seasonal transitions or changes in property security. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 40%, from 15 to 21 cases, though this rate (2.2 per 1,000) remains 12% below the UK average. Other theft dropped by 80%, from 5 to 1, a decline that could reflect improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the winter lull. The sharp contrast between burglary’s spike and theft’s fall illustrates a shifting crime mix, with property crime now accounting for 15.9% of total incidents — a 4.6 percentage point increase compared to January.

February 2024 saw a 15.7% rise in Broughton Astley’s crime rate compared to January, moving from 3.9 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 222 residents — a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a small built-up area. This figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, underscores the localised nature of crime trends here. The rise in violent crime and the sharp spike in burglary suggest a potential realignment in the balance between property and violent crime, a shift that merits closer examination in the context of seasonal and environmental factors.