Broughton Astley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton Astley's October 2024 crime profile revealed a striking anomaly in burglary rates, which surged by 166.7% compared to the previous month. While the overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents remains 58% below the UK average, the property crime category now exceeds national benchmarks by 142%, with burglary alone accounting for 24.2% of all reported incidents. This sharp divergence from the UK norm contrasts with other categories where Broughton Astley performs significantly better, such as violence and sexual offences (66% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (53% below). The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days and Halloween—may have influenced crime patterns, though the burglary spike appears disconnected from typical seasonal trends. The area's low overall crime rate, combined with this unexpected surge in property offences, suggests a combination of localized factors, including potential vulnerabilities in residential security during the autumn period. Violence and sexual offences, while down from September, still reflect a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, which is lower than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area's broader safety profile, even as specific categories deviate from national norms. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue.6 per 1,000 is 53% below the UK average. These figures underscore the need for targeted interventions that address the specific rise in burglary without compromising the area's overall strengths in reducing violent crime.

Burglary surged by 166.7% in October, jumping from 3 to 8 incidents. This marks the most significant month-on-month increase, raising questions about localized vulnerabilities despite the area's overall low crime profile. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences fell by 43.8% to 9 incidents, a decline consistent with the area's 66% below UK averages for this category. Public order offences dropped 66.7% to 2 incidents, potentially linked to the transition from autumn school terms to winter holidays. Burglary's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 142% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting an anomaly in property crime trends. Residents may find the 1-in-296 monthly exposure figure useful for understanding risk contexts, though the overall rate remains well below national levels.

Broughton Astley's October 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 31.2% decrease from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, which remains 58% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported incident per day in October, reflecting the small population of 9,770. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 296 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. While the rate remains stable compared to seasonal trends, the shift in crime types—particularly the sharp rise in burglary—suggests localized factors may be influencing patterns. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the overall drop, certain categories like burglary now exceed UK averages by 142%, indicating a divergence in local crime dynamics compared to national trends.