Broughton Astley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton Astley’s June 2025 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 53.1% below the UK average, a position that underscores the area’s relative safety. This rate is supported by a crime profile dominated by violence and sexual offences (35.1% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (18.9%), and other theft (10.8%), all of which are significantly below national averages. The low overall rate may be attributed to the area’s character as a built-up village within Harborough, where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to crime prevention. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer—may have influenced crime patterns, as the longest days and warmer weather could have encouraged outdoor activities, reducing opportunities for certain crimes. However, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences, though still below UK averages, highlights the need for targeted interventions in this category. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate, at 51% below the UK average, suggests that community engagement efforts may be effective in curbing disruptive conduct. Overall, the data illustrates a balanced crime picture where most categories remain well below national levels, though specific types like violence require continued attention.

June 2025 brought notable reductions in several crime categories, with public order offences declining by 80% compared to May, reflecting a marked improvement in community behaviour. This decrease, from five incidents to one, aligns with seasonal factors such as the start of summer, which may have encouraged more outdoor activities and reduced tensions in public spaces. Concurrently, drug-related offences fell by two-thirds, from three to one, a shift that could indicate targeted policing or community interventions. However, three crime types saw increases: bicycle theft, shoplifting, and vehicle crime, each doubling from zero to one incident. While these figures are small, they may signal emerging trends, such as increased cycling during warmer weather or the onset of tourist activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.1% of all crimes, though this rate is 55% below the UK average. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate also fell significantly, to 51% below the UK average, suggesting a broader shift towards more orderly public spaces.

Broughton Astley’s crime rate in June 2025 fell by 15.8% compared to May 2025, marking a continued downward trend. The previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents has now dropped to 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting sustained efforts in community safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that remains low even when compared to broader UK trends. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 264 residents over the course of June—a statistic that highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime relative to its size. The population of 9,770 residents further contextualises these figures, showing that the crime rate is distributed across a small, closely-knit community where local policing and community engagement may play a significant role in maintaining safety. These numbers suggest that while isolated incidents persist, the overall pattern of crime in Broughton Astley remains far below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer place to live compared to national benchmarks.