Broughton Astley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton Astley’s February 2025 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 52.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This significant disparity reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile, consistent with its status as a small built-up area within Harborough. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 35.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and other theft (12.9%). These figures align with patterns typical of smaller communities where interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances often feature prominently. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of violence-related offences suggests local social dynamics remain a factor. Anti-social behaviour, while below the UK average, remains a consistent concern, potentially linked to the area’s residential character and limited commercial activity. The relatively low rates of property crimes (vehicle crime and burglary combined account for 12.7% of total incidents) further support the notion of a community where crime is less driven by economic opportunity and more by personal interactions. This profile, while reassuring in its overall safety, underscores the need for targeted interventions to address specific issues like violence and anti-social behaviour, which may be influenced by local demographics or seasonal factors.

February 2025 witnessed a 100% increase in three distinct crime categories: other theft, other crime, and possession of weapons. These jumps—from zero to four, zero to one, and zero to two respectively—highlighted an unusual spike in specific offences. The rise in other thefts (now accounting for 12.9% of total crimes) suggests a shift in criminal focus. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 50% compared to January, dropping from two to one incident. This decline, while modest, may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (35.5% of total crimes), but their 8.3% decrease from January points to a nuanced picture of local crime dynamics. The possession of weapons category, now 233% above the UK average, stands out as an anomaly that warrants closer scrutiny given its potential implications for community safety.

February 2025 saw a 19.2% increase in Broughton Astley’s crime rate compared to January’s 2.7 per 1,000, reaching 3.2 per 1,000. This shift places the area’s rate within the lower end of the UK’s spectrum, though the rise raises questions about local factors. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population of 9,770, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 315 residents over the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the upward trend suggests potential changes in local dynamics. The population context also highlights the area’s relatively small size, meaning even minor shifts in crime patterns can have visible impacts on residents. These figures, while modest, underscore the importance of maintaining community-focused policing and engagement to address any emerging trends.