Broughton Astley Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Broughton Astley in January 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with 46.2% of all incidents falling under violence and sexual offences. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such crimes account for 52% of the total, yet Broughton Astley's rate remains 62.0% lower. The area's overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents is significantly below the national average of 7.1, a disparity consistent with its character as a small built-up area within Harborough. While property crimes make up 30.8% of the total (8 incidents), the dominant share of violent offences suggests a local dynamic influenced by factors such as the area's limited retail presence and seasonal patterns. January, a post-holiday month with shorter daylight hours and reduced foot traffic, likely contributes to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes typically associated with summer. The breakdown shows that anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and vehicle crime (11.5%) follow violence as the most prevalent categories, reflecting patterns often seen in small communities where social interactions and vehicle thefts can be more concentrated. This mix of crime types indicates a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and vehicle-related incidents dominate over large-scale property crimes, a trend that may be reinforced by the area's compact nature and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of January, with its reduced retail footfall and colder weather, further supports the lower-than-expected rates of theft and burglary, which are typically higher during warmer months or festive periods.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in Broughton Astley's crime mix, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and anti-social behaviour doubling to 5 incidents. This increase in vehicle crime may be linked to the post-holiday period, when car usage for travel and shopping could temporarily elevate theft risks. Anti-social behaviour's rise, however, contrasts with the 66.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from 3 to 1 incident. The decrease in public order crimes may reflect seasonal changes in community activity or reduced opportunities for such incidents during colder weather. Violent crimes also declined by 20% (from 15 to 12), a reduction that aligns with the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000), though Broughton Astley's rate of 1.2 per 1,000 remains 52% below the national figure. The area's burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 33% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting effective local measures or environmental factors that deter residential break-ins. For residents, the 200% increase in vehicle crime highlights a specific risk to car owners, warranting consideration of additional security measures during the winter months.

Broughton Astley's crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 in January 2025 marks a 7.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-UK-average crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 376 residents. This statistic provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was roughly 0.27% (1/376), a rate significantly lower than the UK average, which would be calculated as (7.1 per 1,000) × 9770 residents ≈ 69.4 crimes per month, or 1 in 141 residents. The area's population-scaled perspective reinforces its status as a relatively safe built-up area within Harborough, where the combination of small community size and limited commercial activity appears to mitigate crime risks. While the previous month's rate was slightly higher, the overall decline suggests that local factors—such as reduced outdoor activity during January or effective policing—may be contributing to sustained low crime levels. This comparative context underscores the importance of maintaining current practices while remaining vigilant about the specific increases in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour observed in January.