Balderton Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 14,905 residents, 34 crimes were reported in Balderton during December 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 67.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a lower level of criminal activity in the built-up area within Newark and Sherwood. The most common crimes were shoplifting (23.5%) and violence and sexual offences (23.5%), followed by vehicle crime (14.7%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, which are 0.6 per 1,000 for shoplifting, 2.6 per 1,000 for violence, and 0.4 per 1,000 for vehicle crime. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and potential empty homes during holidays—may have influenced the crime profile. The relatively low rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average could reflect targeted policing efforts around retail areas or the impact of holiday security measures. Similarly, the significant drop in violence-related crimes compared to the UK average may be linked to local community initiatives or the temporary reduction in social gatherings during the festive period. However, these observations remain speculative without further data on local interventions or demographic shifts.

December 2024 saw a dramatic reduction in burglary, shoplifting, and criminal damage and arson compared to the previous month. Burglary, for instance, fell by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), while shoplifting dropped by 80.0% (from 40 to 8) and criminal damage and arson decreased by 80.0% (from 5 to 1). These sharp declines suggest a potential shift in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping period and the associated increase in police visibility or community vigilance. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted: property crimes accounted for 50% of the total (17 out of 34), while violent crimes made up 23.5% (8 out of 34). This mix is broadly consistent with the UK average, which typically sees property crimes dominating overall crime statistics. However, the specific crime types in Balderton—shoplifting and violence—show stark differences from the UK profile. For example, shoplifting in Balderton was 12% below the UK average, and violence and sexual offences were 80% below the UK average. These figures may reflect local characteristics, such as the presence of retail hubs that deter shoplifting through security measures or the effectiveness of local policing in addressing violent incidents promptly.

The crime rate in Balderton during December 2024 (2.3 per 1,000) represented a 60.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, marking a significant drop in criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translated to approximately 1 crime reported per day across the 31-day period, a figure that is low for a built-up area. When scaled to the population of 14,905, the monthly exposure means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 438 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment in Balderton compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when contrasted with the UK's overall crime profile, where the average resident faces significantly higher risks. The reduction in crime compared to the previous month may be attributed to the seasonal context of December, with factors such as increased community engagement during the festive season and heightened police patrols around retail and public areas potentially contributing to the decline. While direct causal links, the alignment of this drop with the timing of Christmas and the associated changes in public behaviour provides a plausible explanation for the observed trend.