Balderton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Balderton's overall crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area's character as a built-up district within Newark and Sherwood, where community-focused policing and a lower population density may contribute to reduced crime exposure. The most prevalent categories were anti-social behaviour (22.7% of all crimes), violence and sexual offences (19.3%), and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). These figures align with patterns seen in similar urban areas, where social disorder and property-related incidents dominate. May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely influenced the seasonal context, with increased outdoor socialising contributing to anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While violent crime rates remained 61% below the UK average, the proportion of property crimes—particularly vehicle crime—has grown, suggesting a shift in criminal activity. This may be linked to local factors such as increased car ownership or changes in parking patterns, though further analysis is required to confirm these connections. The data underscores the importance of monitoring seasonal trends and adapting community safety measures accordingly.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in May 2024 was a 200% surge in vehicle crime, rising from three incidents to nine. This spike may partly explain the overall increase in the area's crime rate. Concurrently, possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to three reports, a category that is 150% above the UK average. This anomaly contrasts sharply with other categories, such as drugs offences, which fell by 75% (from four to one). The decrease in violent crimes—29.2% fewer than April—suggests a shift in the crime mix, with property-related incidents now comprising a larger share of total crimes. Anti-social behaviour remains the most frequent category, accounting for 22.7% of all crimes, and is 10% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Balderton, influenced by factors such as seasonal changes and local activity levels.

Balderton's crime rate in May 2024 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) represents a 9.9% increase from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day, a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents within a built-up area. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000. The population context further underscores the relative safety of Balderton, as the 14,905 residents experience crime at a much lower frequency compared to the national average. These figures suggest that while there has been a slight increase, the overall crime environment remains safer than the UK average, particularly when considering the proportion of violent and property crimes reported.