Bailrigg Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bailrigg’s October 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents places it 58% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a striking anomaly that defines the area’s crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 31.6% of total), followed by other theft (4 incidents, 21.1%) and anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 21.1%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with the latter category (other theft) being 25% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and Halloween—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which often peaks during periods of reduced visibility and increased social activity. While violence and sexual offences remain significantly below the UK average, the spike in bicycle theft (1 incident, 150% above the UK rate of 0.1 per 1,000) raises questions about localized factors, such as increased cycling during the month or targeted activity around Halloween. The area’s overall low crime rate, despite these spikes, may reflect its character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Lancaster, where community cohesion and lower population density could act as mitigating factors. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft and criminal damage highlights the need for targeted attention to specific crime types, even in areas with otherwise favorable statistics.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+100%), criminal damage and arson (+100%), and other theft (+100%), all of which were previously unreported in the area. These spikes, though concentrated in specific categories, contrast with the broader trend of violence and sexual offences remaining 59% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The breakdown also reveals bicycle theft in Bailrigg is 150% above the UK rate of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark outlier that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween or increased cycling during darker evenings. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour—accounting for 21.1% of total crimes—remains 46% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, suggesting localized efforts in managing public order. For residents, the 100% rise in bicycle theft offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can surge rapidly, even within an area with an overall low crime rate.

Bailrigg's crime rate in October 2024 rose sharply to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 860% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 0.4 per 1,000. This surge, though still significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscores a dramatic month-on-month shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over October, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects localized spikes in specific categories. When scaled to the population of 5,649, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 297 residents. This metric contextualizes the rate within the community, showing that while the overall number remains modest, the concentration of certain crime types—such as bicycle theft and other theft—has created a noticeable impact on daily life. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Bailrigg's crime profile, despite its low overall rate, exhibits distinct patterns that diverge from the UK average in key categories.