Bailrigg Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bailrigg's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Bailrigg's status as a relatively safe built-up area within the larger Lancaster region. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 53.3% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary (20.0%) and violence and sexual offences (13.3%). These figures align with the area's character as a residential and academic hub, where anti-social behaviour often stems from social interactions in shared spaces, while burglary and property crime may be influenced by the relatively small scale of the built-up area. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contribute to the prominence of anti-social behaviour. The UK comparison underscores a broader trend: Bailrigg's low crime rates are consistent with the national picture of decreasing overall crime, though local challenges persist in specific categories. Anti-social behaviour in Bailrigg is 5% above the UK average, suggesting that the area's unique demographics or spatial layout may drive this particular type of crime. Meanwhile, burglary rates are 61% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted measures in this category. The overall profile, however, remains one of low crime and safety relative to national benchmarks.

May 2023 saw notable changes in crime trends within Bailrigg, with three categories experiencing a 100% increase compared to the previous month. Drugs-related offences rose from 0 to 1, burglary doubled from 0 to 3, and criminal damage and arson also jumped from 0 to 1. These increases, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3%, dropping from 3 to 2, suggesting a temporary decline in incidents of this nature. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: anti-social behaviour in Bailrigg is 5% above the UK average, while burglary is 61% above the national rate. However, violence and sexual offences are 86% below the UK average, reflecting a marked divergence in local priorities and challenges. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 100% increase in drug-related offences, which may warrant attention from local authorities or community groups. The overall crime mix also shows a dominance of property-related issues (burglary, criminal damage) over violent crime, a balance that differs from the UK's broader profile.

Bailrigg's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 15.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.3 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in May—a figure that, while seemingly negligible, underscores the low overall volume of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 377 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 5,649, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily lives. The comparison to the UK average, while not directly applicable here, reinforces Bailrigg's position as an area with significantly lower crime rates than the national average. This contrast is particularly stark when considering the UK's overall rate of 8.0 per 1,000, which is more than double Bailrigg's figure. However, the localised nature of crime in Bailrigg means that residents may perceive safety differently than those in more densely populated or high-crime regions. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can have a visible impact on community perception.