Broughton Astley Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton Astley's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's relative safety, though the crime profile reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.1% of all reported crimes, a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, which is 54% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This significant gap may reflect the area's small population and lower density, which often correlates with reduced opportunities for violent incidents. Public order offences, while less frequent, rose by 40% compared to April, potentially linked to the extended evenings and increased social activity typical of the May bank holiday period. Anti-social behaviour remained low at 0.5 per 1,000, 66% below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion and local engagement initiatives may be contributing to this trend. The seasonal context of May—characterised by warmer weather and longer daylight hours—may also influence crime patterns, with outdoor drinking and socialising likely to drive public order issues. However, the overall low crime rate, particularly in violent crime categories, indicates that Broughton Astley continues to maintain a safer environment compared to the national average. This suggests that local factors such as community policing, limited urban density, and lower socioeconomic deprivation may be playing a role in sustaining these lower crime levels. The data also reveals a shift in the balance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for a smaller proportion of the total than in previous months, though specific categories like burglary saw a sharp increase. This complexity underscores the need for nuanced analysis to understand the interplay between local conditions and crime trends.

May 2024 saw a 27.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, falling from 18 to 13 incidents. This decline contrasts with a 300% surge in burglary, which rose from one to four cases, marking the most significant month-on-month increase in the area. Vehicle crime also doubled, with one reported incident, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Public order offences rose by 40%, increasing from five to seven cases, a trend that may reflect the impact of longer evenings and increased socialising during the May bank holiday period. Shoplifting and other thefts both declined sharply, with shoplifting falling by 60% and other thefts by 33.3%. These reductions in property-related crimes suggest that local efforts to address retail crime may be having an effect, though the rise in burglary indicates a need for further investigation into potential vulnerabilities in residential security.

Broughton Astley's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.3% decrease from April's 4.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, though property crime saw notable increases in burglary and vehicle-related incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, reflecting a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of May, one crime was reported for roughly every 264 residents, a figure that underscores the area's comparative safety. When scaled to the local population of 9,770, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during the month. However, the increase in burglary (+300%) and vehicle crime (+100%) highlights specific vulnerabilities that may require targeted attention, particularly in residential areas or locations with higher vehicle turnover. These shifts, while modest in absolute terms, could indicate emerging patterns linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or changes in local demographics.