Balderton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Balderton’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 36.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This performance underscores a broader trend in the built-up area of Newark and Sherwood, where crime rates consistently remain lower than the national benchmark. The most common crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 32.8% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.9%) and other theft and shoplifting (10.5% each). These patterns reflect the area’s characteristics, with anti-social behaviour likely influenced by local social dynamics and the presence of residential communities. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the lower overall crime rate, as opportunities for theft, burglary, and vehicle-related offences are diminished during colder weather. However, the persistence of anti-social behaviour as the leading category suggests that community-based factors, such as population density or social cohesion, may play a more significant role than seasonal effects. The area’s crime profile also reveals a marked disparity compared to the UK average: while violent crime rates are lower (56% below), anti-social behaviour is 43% above the national level, indicating a unique balance of challenges that local authorities may need to address. These findings highlight the importance of tailored strategies that account for both the seasonal and demographic influences shaping Balderton’s crime profile.

February 2024 saw a 75% reduction in burglary incidents, dropping from 4 to 1, marking a significant decrease in property-related crime. This decline was accompanied by a 60% drop in criminal damage and arson, and a 50% reduction in vehicle crime, all of which suggest a shift in the crime mix towards lower-severity offences. Conversely, 'other crime' increased by 100%, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, a category that includes non-specific offences not easily categorised under other headings. Violence and sexual offences in Balderton were 56% below the UK average, with 1.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.5 per 1,000. This contrast highlights a unique profile in Balderton, where violent crime rates are significantly lower than the UK average despite the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which itself was 43% above the national rate. These shifts may reflect seasonal factors, with the winter lull potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes while amplifying others, such as anti-social behaviour in more confined or indoor spaces.

Balderton's crime rate in February 2024 fell by 16.2% compared to the previous month, declining from 5.4 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity and foot traffic in public spaces tend to decrease. Locally, the average daily crime count in February was 2 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 222 residents, a measure that reflects the population-scaled exposure to crime. This rate is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the lack of aggregated UK daily or monthly exposure figures. The population context further highlights the relatively low crime burden in Balderton compared to the national average, with the area’s 14,905 residents experiencing a crime rate that is 36.6% below the UK’s 7.1 per 1,000. Such statistics provide a tangible sense of how crime affects individual residents on a monthly basis, offering a local perspective that is distinct from broader national trends.