Balderton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Balderton's crime profile in May 2023 shows a combination of local trends and national benchmarks. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents remains 37.5% below the UK average of 8.0, a consistent pattern that suggests structural factors—such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, or geographic isolation—may contribute to lower-than-average crime. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents, though this rate is 39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 33.8% of total crimes, a figure that is 28% above the UK average, possibly reflecting local social dynamics or policing priorities. Seasonal factors appear to influence the data: longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have increased outdoor socialising, contributing to the rise in shoplifting and theft from the person. However, these increases remain relatively modest in absolute terms, with shoplifting cases doubling from 1 to 3. The data also highlights a stark contrast in crime types, with property crimes (13 cases) significantly outnumbering violent crimes (26 cases), though this balance may shift with changing seasons or local events. The low overall rate, despite the upward trend, underscores the need to consider Balderton's specific context—a built-up area within Newark and Sherwood—where urban planning, community engagement, or local economic conditions may shape crime patterns differently than in larger cities or rural areas.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This surge, though small in absolute terms, marks the most significant month-on-month change in Balderton. Concurrently, theft from the person and bicycle theft both doubled, suggesting a possible link to increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. These increases contrast with sharp declines in vehicle crime (down 80%) and other crime (down 33.3%), indicating a shift in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.1% of all crimes, though they are 39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 33.8% of total crimes, is 28% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local social dynamics. Residents should note the doubling of shoplifting cases, which could signal seasonal retail activity or targeted behaviour in local businesses.

Balderton's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 21.3% compared to April's 4.1 per 1,000, reaching 5.0 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, remains 37.5% below the UK average of 8.0. Daily crime statistics show an average of 2 crimes reported per day in Balderton over May, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. When considering monthly exposure, one crime was reported for every 201 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population of 14,905. This rate, while higher than April's, still places Balderton well below national averages, suggesting that local factors—such as community initiatives or geographic characteristics—may contribute to sustained lower crime levels despite the upward trend. The population-scaled perspective highlights that individual risk remains minimal, with most residents unlikely to encounter crime during the month.