Yaxley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yaxley's overall crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 29.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, consistent with patterns observed in small built-up areas where community cohesion and targeted policing can suppress crime. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.3% of all reported crimes — a figure that, while high in absolute terms, remains 17% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect Yaxley's demographic profile, with a higher proportion of elderly residents who are more likely to report personal safety incidents. The second-largest category, criminal damage and arson, rose sharply to 10 incidents (1.0 per 1,000), though this was offset by marked declines in anti-social behaviour (down 46.7%) and vehicle crime (down 50%). Seasonal factors likely played a role, as June marks the beginning of the summer period when outdoor activities increase, potentially reducing opportunities for vehicle-related crimes but amplifying tensions in public spaces. The data also shows a notable 64% excess in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, suggesting local vulnerabilities that may be tied to the area's built-up character and the presence of older housing stock more susceptible to arson. This contrast with the UK-wide trend highlights the importance of local context in interpreting crime statistics, as national averages often mask regional variations.

June 2024 saw a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 4 to 10 incidents — a sharp contrast to the 42.9% drop in shoplifting (7 to 4) and the 46.7% decline in anti-social behaviour (15 to 8). These shifts suggest seasonal pressures on property crime, with warmer weather potentially reducing shoplifting but increasing vandalism. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category at 39.3% of total crimes, yet they were 17% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect Yaxley's smaller population and community-focused policing. The 50% reduction in vehicle crime (2 to 1) aligns with reduced commuter traffic during summer months, though this decrease was offset by the 100% rise in bicycle theft. Residents might note the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, which moved from 0 to 1 incident — a small but notable uptick in a category typically underreported in rural areas.

Yaxley's crime rate in June 2024 fell 16.5% compared to May's 7.0 per 1,000, now standing at 5.8 per 1,000 — 29.3% below the UK average. This reduction aligns with a broader trend seen in rural and small urban areas during summer months, when community engagement and daylight hours may deter opportunistic crimes. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over June, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 171 residents during the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average (which would be calculated if available), it reflects a consistent pattern in Yaxley where crime remains concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the 56 total crimes recorded, the rate per capita remains significantly below national benchmarks, suggesting effective local policing or environmental factors that reduce vulnerability to crime.