The recent increase in crime rates in Collett's Green, a BUA within the Malvern Hills, is a concern for residents. Data indicates a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 15.6% in crime rates. To put this in perspective, Collett's Green currently experiences a crime rate of 47.0 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is notably lower than the UK average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, suggesting that while crime is rising locally, the overall level remains comparatively lower. However, the upward trend is still significant.
Understanding the drivers of this increase requires further investigation beyond the available data. While the safety score for Collett's Green remains relatively high at 87/100 (compared to a UK average of 79), this score reflects a broader assessment and doesn't necessarily explain the specific factors contributing to the crime rate increase. The population of Collett's Green is 1892, which means even a relatively small number of incidents can significantly impact the crime rate per 1,000 residents.
Several potential factors could be at play. These could include changes in local policing strategies, increased reporting of crimes (meaning the rate appears higher even if the actual number of incidents hasn't changed dramatically), socio-economic shifts within the area, or even changes in the types of crimes being committed. Without more granular data – such as breakdowns of crime types (e.g., theft, assault, vandalism) and demographic information – it's difficult to pinpoint the precise causes. It's also important to consider if this increase is part of a wider regional or national trend affecting smaller BUAs. Further investigation by local authorities and community engagement would be needed to determine the root causes and implement targeted preventative measures.